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erronis

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1. Adding a bit from the end of the article. Disturbing actions by outside 'geologists'.
Thu Jun 26, 2025, 04:27 PM
Jun 26
The rock formation is on tribal Inukjuak lands and the local Inuit community has temporarily restricted scientists from taking samples from the site due to damage from previous visits.

After some geologists visited the site, large chunks of rock were missing and the community noticed pieces for sale online, said Tommy Palliser, who manages the land with the Pituvik Landholding Corp. The Inuit community wants to work with scientists to set up a provincial park that would protect the land while allowing researchers to study it.

"There's a lot of interest for these rocks, which we understand," said Palliser, a member of the community. "We just don't want any more damage."

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