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Quetico Belt

geological region, Canada
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The Quetico Belt is a geological region in Canada, specifically associated with the Precambrian era. It is characterized by greenstone-granite belts, which are slices of oceanic and island arc crust thrust together. These belts contain volcanic and sedimentary rocks that have undergone metamorphism.

The Quetico region is also home to Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, a wilderness area established in 1913. This park features over 1,000 lakes and waterways, historically serving as a route for Indigenous peoples, explorers, and traders. It is known for its abundant wildlife and is accessible primarily by canoe.

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  2. Precambrian - Structure and formation of greenstone-granite belts

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