The Archaean Geology of the Kaapvaal Craton, Southern Africa
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Geology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9783319786520 | |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | February 20, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9783319786520 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | February 20, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of one of the oldest and best-exposed Archaean cratons on this planet. There is currently a renewed interest in the early Earth, and the Kaapvaal craton has long served as a model for early crustal evolution. This unique multidisciplinary resource features information on geology, tectonics, geochemistry, and geochronology. It offers a wealth of new data on various aspects of the craton as well as contributions on the various crustal units by international specialists.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of one of the oldest and best-exposed Archaean cratons on this planet. There is currently a renewed interest in the early Earth, and the Kaapvaal craton has long served as a model for early crustal evolution. This unique multidisciplinary resource features information on geology, tectonics, geochemistry, and geochronology. It offers a wealth of new data on various aspects of the craton as well as contributions on the various crustal units by international specialists.
