The Archaean Geology of the Kaapvaal Craton, Southern Africa
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 crus
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Alfred Kröner Axel Hofmann Editors
The Archaean Geology of the Kaapvaal Craton, Southern Africa
Regional Geology Reviews Series editors Roland Oberhänsli, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany Maarten J. de Wit, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa François M. Roure, Rueil-Malmaison, France
The Geology of- series seeks to systematically present the geology of each country, region and continent on Earth. Each book aims to provide the reader with the state-of-the-art understanding of a regions geology with subsequent updated editions appearing every 5 to 10 years and accompanied by an online “must read” reference list, which will be updated each year. The books should form the basis of understanding that students, researchers and professional geologists require when beginning investigations in a particular area and are encouraged to include as much information as possible such as: Maps and Cross-sections, Past and current models, Geophysical investigations, Geochemical Datasets, Economic Geology, Geotourism (Geoparks etc), Geo-environmental/ecological concerns, etc.
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Editors Alfred Kröner Institut für Geowissenschaften University of Mainz Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Axel Hofmann Department of Geology University of Johannesburg Auckland Park, South Africa
ISSN 2364-6438 ISSN 2364-6446 (electronic) Regional Geology Reviews ISBN 978-3-319-78651-3 ISBN 978-3-319-78652-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78652-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018956600 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address
