Masset Formation

Masset Formation
Masset Formation
Stratigraphic range: Oligocene–Miocene
Type	Geological formation
Lithology
Primary	Calc-alkaline volcanic rocks
Location
Country	Canada

Last updated August 13, 2025

The Masset Formation is a volcanic formation on Graham Island of Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, Canada. It consists of calc-alkaline volcanic rocks related to subduction of the pre-existing Farallon Plate.^[1] The Masset Formation is part of the Pemberton Volcanic Belt.^[1]

References

1 2 Wood, Charles A.; Kienle, Jürgen (1990). Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-43811-X.

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[SLV-1] 1 2 Wood, Charles A.; Kienle, Jürgen (1990). Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-43811-X.

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Masset Formation

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