Author: I. D. M. Robertson
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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The Geology of the Country Around Mount Towla, Gwanda District
Author: I. D. M. Robertson
Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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The Young Earth
Author: Euan G. Nisbet
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401164894
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
'What are we going to do with a parcel of old stones?' wrote the director of an African museum a century and a half ago, when one of my ancestors presented him with a splendid collection of fossils of mammal-like reptiles. Old stones, however intriguing, are difficult to interpret, dusty, and do not fit well in the neatly ordered contents of a house of learning. Archaean geology, which is the study of the Earth's history in the period from after 9 the end of planetary accretion (4.5-4.4 x 10 years ago) up to the beginning 9 of the Proterozoic (2.5 x 10 years ago) is much the same - a parcel of old stones seemingly impossible to understand. Yet these stones contain the history of our origins: they can tell us a story that is interesting not just to the geologist (for whom this book is primarily written) but instead addresses the human condition in general.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401164894
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
'What are we going to do with a parcel of old stones?' wrote the director of an African museum a century and a half ago, when one of my ancestors presented him with a splendid collection of fossils of mammal-like reptiles. Old stones, however intriguing, are difficult to interpret, dusty, and do not fit well in the neatly ordered contents of a house of learning. Archaean geology, which is the study of the Earth's history in the period from after 9 the end of planetary accretion (4.5-4.4 x 10 years ago) up to the beginning 9 of the Proterozoic (2.5 x 10 years ago) is much the same - a parcel of old stones seemingly impossible to understand. Yet these stones contain the history of our origins: they can tell us a story that is interesting not just to the geologist (for whom this book is primarily written) but instead addresses the human condition in general.
The Erosion Surfaces of Zimbabwe
Author: Linley A. Lister
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Category : Erosion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Publisher:
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Category : Erosion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Crustal Evolution of Southern Africa
Author: A. J. Tankard
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461381479
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461381479
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
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.
A Symposium on Mineral Deposits and the Transportation and Deposition of Metals
Author: C. R. Anhaeusser
Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin
Explanation of the Geological Map of the Country South of Nuanetsi, Nuanetsi and Beitbridge Districts
Author: M. K. Watkeys
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Origin and Evolution of Precambrian High-grade Gneiss Terranes, with Special Emphasis on the Limpopo Complex of Southern Africa
Author: D. D. Van Reenen
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813712076
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813712076
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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Short Report - Rhodesia Geological Survey
Author: Rhodesia Geological Survey
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Category : Zimbabwe
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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Publisher:
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Category : Zimbabwe
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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The Geology of the Tsetsebjwe Area
Author: D. T. Aldiss
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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