Overview
- Describes the geological, biological, and geomorphic evolution of the Cape Mountains and the Karoo Basin
- Offers the latest observations regarding the synthesis with state-of-the-art graphics and maps
- Discusses the shale-gas potential in the light of conservation concerns
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Regional Geology Reviews (RGR)
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Subsurface Geology and Geophysics
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Structural Geology
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Magmatism and Metamorphism
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Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Systems
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Paleontology and Paleo-Environments
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About this book
This book describes the latest research on the geological, geochemical, geochronological, biological, and geomorphic evolution of the unique and relatively pristine landscape of the Cape Mountains and the Karoo Basin, a region in South Africa that is currently being targeted for shale gas exploration and development. With up-to-date graphics, maps, drill-core and seismic data, it offers the latest observations and synthesis, and highlights areas of ongoing research. The work presented also considers a wider connection of the Cape-Karoo system to other basins in Central Gondwana, including South America, thus following in the footsteps of A. L. du Toit. Clearly, there is still much to be learned before shale gas development can be considered, and this book provides some timely perspectives.
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Origin and Evolution of the Cape Mountains and Karoo Basin
Editors: Bastien Linol, Maarten J. de Wit
Series Title: Regional Geology Reviews
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40859-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-40858-3Published: 19 September 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-82203-7Published: 14 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-40859-0Published: 03 September 2016
Series ISSN: 2364-6438
Series E-ISSN: 2364-6446
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: LXII, 193
Number of Illustrations: 25 b/w illustrations, 65 illustrations in colour
Topics: Structural Geology, Historical Geology, Biogeosciences, Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture)