Geological Provinces

Contained within the 4th Edition (1974) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the geological provinces and some of their principal sub-divisions. There are orogenic elements as well as major fault lines which are also displayed. A geological province is an extensive region with distinctive characteristics that differentiate it from surrounding areas.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 22:08 (UTC)
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title_fr Provinces géologiques
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