The Archaean Geology of the Kaapvaal Craton, Southern Africa
Author | : Alfred Kröner |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2019-02-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319786520 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319786520 |
Rating | : 4/5 (520 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Archaean Geology of the Kaapvaal Craton, Southern Africa written by Alfred Kröner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.