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Bjorne Formation
The
Bjorne
Formation
is
a formation
of
sandstones
and shales in the
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
.
The southern
edge
of the
formation
includes
petroleum reserves
in
Melville Island
.
The basin also includes
Mackenzie King Island
,
Lougheed Island
and
portions
of
Prince Patrick Island
,
Borden Island
,
Ellef Ringnes Island
,
Amund Ringnes Island
, and
Cornwall Island
.
The formation underlies the
Murray Harbour Formation
and overlies the
Blind Fiord
,
Lindstrom
and Trold
Fiord
Formations
.
Oil and gas
deposits are confirmed through the basin.