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Crustal Evolution of Southern Africa

3.8 Billion Years of Earth History

Authors:

  1. A. J. Tankard

    1. Petro-Canada, Calgary, Canada

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  2. M. P. A. Jackson

    1. Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA

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  3. K. A. Eriksson

    1. Department of Geological Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA

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  4. D. K. Hobday

    1. Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

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  5. D. R. Hunter

    1. Department of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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  6. W. E. L. Minter

    1. Anglo American Corporation of South Africa, Welkom, South Africa

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Tectonic Framework

    1. Tectonic Framework

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 1-16

  3. Archean Crustal Evolution

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 18-19
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    2. Granite-Greenstone Terrane: Kaapvaal Province

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 21-86

    3. Granulite-Gneiss Terrane: Limpopo Province

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 87-111

  4. Early Proterozoic Supracrustal Development

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 112-113
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    2. The Golden Proterozoic

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 115-150

    3. The Transvaal Epeiric Sea

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 151-174

    4. The Bushveld Complex: A Unique Layered Intrusion The Vredefort Dome: Astrobleme or Gravity-Driven Diapir?

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 175-202

    5. The Earliest Red Beds

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 203-216

  5. Proterozoic Orogenic Activity

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 218-219
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    2. Namaqua-Natal Granulite-Gneiss Terranes

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 221-274

    3. The Pan African Geosynclines

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 275-328

  6. The Gondwana Era

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 330-331
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    2. The Cape Trough: An Aborted Rift

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 333-363

    3. The Intracratonic Karoo Basin

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 364-402

  7. After Gondwana

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 404-405
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    2. Fragmentation and Mesozoic Paleogeography

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 407-423

    3. Kimberlites and Associated Alkaline Magmatism

      • S. C. Eriksson
      Pages 424-432

    4. Changing Climates and Sea Levels: The Cenozoic Record

      • A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter
      Pages 433-454
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About this book

Syntheses of the geology of major areas of the Earth's crust are increasingly needed in order that the features of, and the problems associated with, the secular evolution of the continents can be understood by a wide audience. Southern Africa is fortunate in having a remarkable variety of geological environments developed without many breaks over 3. 8 Ga, and many of the rock groups are household names throughout the geological world. In one respect the geology of Southern Africa is particularly important: cratonization clearly began as early as 3. 0 Ga ago, in contrast to about 2. 5 Ga in most other continental areas such as North America. This book documents very well the remarkable change in tectonic conditions that took place between the Early and Mid-Precambrian; we have here evidence of the very earliest development of rigid lithospheric plates. This book is a tribute to the multitudes of scientists who have worked out the geology of Southern Africa over many years and decades. Whatever their discipline, each provided a step in the construction of this fascinating story of 3. 8 Ga of crustal development. In the book the reader will find a detailed review of the factual data, together with a balanced account of interpretative models without the indulgence of undue speculation. One of its attractions is its multidisciplinary approach which provides a stimulating challenge to the reader.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Petro-Canada, Calgary, Canada

    A. J. Tankard

  • Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA

    M. P. A. Jackson

  • Department of Geological Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA

    K. A. Eriksson

  • Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

    D. K. Hobday

  • Department of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

    D. R. Hunter

  • Anglo American Corporation of South Africa, Welkom, South Africa

    W. E. L. Minter

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Crustal Evolution of Southern Africa

  • Book Subtitle: 3.8 Billion Years of Earth History

  • Authors: A. J. Tankard, M. P. A. Jackson, K. A. Eriksson, D. K. Hobday, D. R. Hunter, W. E. L. Minter

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8147-1

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. 1982

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4613-8149-5Published: 10 November 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4613-8147-1Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 523

  • Topics: Geology, Geography, general

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