The Archaean Geology of the Kaapvaal Craton, Southern Africa

The Archaean Geology of the Kaapvaal Craton, Southern Africa

Author: Alfred Kröner

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-20

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 3319786520

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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.