Geology of the Scotian Margin

For an overview of the geology of the Scotian Margin and its evolution through the rift and post-rift stages of basin formation, select from the following categories:

• Introduction
• Geologic Overview
  • Margin Structural Evolution
  • Geophysical Characteristics
  • Stratigraphic Overview
  • Biostratigraphic Introduction

For information on new research and results from the Scotian Margin Project, a multi-disciplinary study of the structure and stratigraphy of the margin conducted by scientists at the Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic) with industry and academic participation, choose from the following sections:

• Project Overview
• New Research
  • Crustal Structure
  • Magnetic Anomaly Maps
  • Seismic Mapping of the Shelf and Slope
  • Salt Deformation
  • Biostratigraphic Research
• Products and References

Information on project participants and links to other organizations may be found at:

• Participants
• Links