The rapid growth of the goldmining industry intensified processes started by the diamond boom. A simplified geological map of south africa, black square boxes map of africa. Internationallisted below are chapters from the minerals yearbook volume iii. The goal of the project was to assess the undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources of the world and report. Simplified geologic map of the central african copperbelt showing the distribution. Specific details of the data sources and map compilation are given in the metadata files on this cdrom. Explanation sheet geological survey south africa, 2328 pietersburg, 43 pp. However, in its 3 billion years old geological history, the witwatersrand basin in south africa has been covered by seawater, but experienced also episodes of drying out, flooding and erosion by rivers and the repeated coverage by seawater. Introduction to the bushveld complex, south africa the bushveld complex, of palaeoproterozoic age, is located in the central northeast portion of the kaapvaal craton in southern africa, and has an estimated total area of 65 000 km2 hunter, 1976. The standard also is available in postscript format. The geology of south africa is highly varied including cratons, greenstone belts, large impact craters as well as orogenic belts. Abstracts only from 1998 to 1999, citations only from 1984 to 1997. At the council for geoscience geoportal, you can view a 1. This map shows the outlines of the southern african nations of nambia, btoswana, zimbabwe.
Each of the 5 geological sheets comprises its own legend. The african continent essentially consists of five ancient precambrian cratonskaapvaal, zimbabwe, tanzania, congo, and west africanthat were formed between about 3. Explanation sheet geological survey south africa, 2230 messina, 35 pp. The lowlying coastal zone is narrow for much of that distance, soon giving way to a mountainous. In the ahaggar in the center of the sahara a swell ca. Article pdf available in south african journal of geology 1151. Geological maps south africa geological sketch map of namibia, south africa and lesotho sansa remote sensing atlas general geological map of south africa, showing the extent of the the soil maps of africa display maps. Like much of the african continent south of the sahara, south africas landscape is dominated by a high central plateau surrounded by coastal lowlands. South africa and the kingdoms of lesotho and swaziland council for geoscience, 1997. Africa shaded relief national geophysical data center. Map of south atlantic margin, showing families of oils and their distribution.
International geological map of africa digital ccgm cgmw. The formation of gold deposits in south africa geology page. Prospectors established in 1886 the existence of a belt of goldbearing reefs 40 miles 60 km wide centred on presentday johannesburg. The geology of the country is the base for a large mining sector that extracts gold, diamonds, iron and coal from worldclass deposits. Africa reference map 2001 281k and pdf format 956k africa reference map 2000 316k and pdf format 788k africa reference map 1999 190k larger jpeg image 306k and pdf format 582k africa, islam in 1987 195k and pdf format 198k africa natural vegetation 1986 260k and pdf format 234k africa population density 1979 232k. All about the geography of south africa, facts, figures. Supplemental data for all articles is available here. Large areas of the nation is underlain with precambrian rocks barberton and murchison belts, the limpopo mobile belt, and the witwatersrand supergroup. Geology and nonfuel mineral deposits of africa and the middle east. Africa south east africa drainage map pdf africa southern, relief clip clop. The distribution of the economic mineral resource potential in the. The green shades represent the bushveld rocks, the rose shades are the granitic cover rocks, the blue and brown shades represent the pre and postbushveld rock, respectively. Geology dating of the oldest rocks in south africa has provided an age of about 3. Simplified geological map of south africa a0 size simplified geology and selected mineral deposits a0 size bushveld complex, south africa simplified geology and selected platinum, chromite and vanadium deposits a4 size.
However, a complete account of the subcontinents geology is beyond the scope of this book. Platinumgroup elements in southern africamineral inventory. This map shows a combination of political and physical features. Republic of south africa, rsa, south africa, lesotho, swaziland content keywords.
This country has numerous famous geological features, which are rather easy to visit, because of the dry climate with no or. By 1899 the gold industry attracted investment worth. Geology and total petroleum systems of the westcentral coastal province 7203, west africa u. Arcgis javascript arcgis online map viewer arcgis earth arcmap arcgis explorer view footprint in. A new geology map of africa has been developed for this africa groundwater atlas.
Dirks school of geosciences, university of the witwatersrand, johannesburg, south africa tom g. To demonstrate that the quality of a predictive map of mineral prospectivity is a function of the quality of the maps used as sources of spatial evidence, we. For detailed explanation and local geology the reader is directed to these maps council for geoscience. A worldwide series of geologic maps, published on cdroms, was released by the u. The geology of south africa is highly varied including cratons, greenstone belts, large impact. Since then slow relative motion of nubian, arabian and somali plates over the same interval has been discerned. The geological society of south africa gssa is a notforprofit scientific and professional society for earth scientists first established in 1895. These maps were compiled using environmental systems research institute inc. The palala shear belt and its relationship to the development of the soutpansberg graben. An atlas country geology map has not been developed for south africa, as higher resolution geology maps are already available. Geological survey, mineral commodity summaries, january 20 pdf.
After the impact, new rocks would continue to form in southern africa, and all the geological processes described above are still continuing today. Council for geoscience, geological survey of south africa. This plateau is rimmed by the great escarpment which extends northwards to about 10 south of the equator i. If you are interested in malawi and the geography of africa our large laminated map of africa might be just what you need.
Gmna resources usgs national geologic map database. The data set is one of a number of data sets that were created for use in the cartographic preparation and publication of the 1997 edition of the 1. The standard is provided here in pdf format, which is best for viewing and plotting. Pdf a new edition of the geological map of africa at the 1. This country has numerous famous geological features, which are rather easy to visit, because of the dry climate with no or little vegetation hiding the geology. The assembled 6 sheets of this map constitute an interesting document, and a valuable tool for both research and teaching purposes. Map of the merensky reef in western and eastern limbs of the bushveld complex, showing surface projection of mined portion of reef mined out, portion for which. This digital version was obtained from high resolution scans in tiff, pdf and jpg formats.
Interactive map to help you find accommodation, plus maps guiding visitors to wildlife places. Simplified geology and selected mineral deposits a0 size bushveld complex, south africa simplified geology and selected platinum, chromite and vanadium deposits a4 size. South africa is the country at the southernmost corner of africa. Say hello we would love to hear from you get in touch. It is a large political map of africa that also shows many of the continents physical features in color or shaded relief. Downloadable highresolution georeferenced images of the the geologic society of americas printed gmna map for viewing or using in a gis includes geologic unit explanation sheets. Pdf an updated geological map of africa at 110 000 000 scale. Most images in the kzn geology web site are clickable if you wish to view larger versions. Our objective is to promote and advance the earth sciences, including the study of the earth sciences, the associated public interests in the earth sciences, the earth sciences professions and the. Diverse range of rocks form the end tip of the african continent south africa. If you are interested in south africa and the geography of africa our large laminated map of africa might be just what you need.
South africa is one of nearly 200 countries illustrated on our blue ocean laminated map of the world. I simplified geological map of the bushveld complex 2. Inventory and an assessment of undiscovered mineral resources. Geological map of south africa simplified geological map of sumatra indonesia earthquake mines mining geology.
The geology map of africa in the africa groundwater atlas. Downloadable highresolution images of gmna map sheets for viewing or using in a gis. Geological survey created us topo, a georeferenced digital map produced from the national map data. Simplified geological map of south africa a0 size mineral maps. Commission for the geological map of the world earth sciences. Poverty alleviation programme potential mining projects. Cgs geological maps mineral map of sa 3mb chronostratigraphicmap of sa 8mb geological map of sa8 mb stay updated. Cape town, the capital, is named after the cape, the southernmost point of the african continent. The formal exploitation of mineral resources in south africa. It includes country boundaries, major cities, major mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue color gradient, along with many other features. Image courtesy of the geological society of south africa. Two thirds of the south african land is of the mesoproterozoic age. South east sheet 6 full ebook, click here for download the only book id like to admire is that it can be an overwhelming rollercoaster and a.
Geological map of south africa showing the presence of sandstones downloadable material 2. The basic outline is easy, in essence it consists of three main features, each one comprising a huge variety of scenery and natural resources. South east sheet 6 books ebook international geological map of africa. Similarly in the grade of accuracy has also the geological map of the karoo basin and adjacent areas in southern africa been prepared rogers, 1905 fig. Geological map of central and southern afar ethiopia and djibouti,1. Thomas schluter geological atlas of africa geokniga. Listed below are chapters from the minerals yearbook volume iii. Learn more about the geography of south africa with interesting data and information about the lay of the land. The following maps and documents may be freely downloaded and used by the public.
Each report includes sections on government policies and programs, environmental issues, trade and production data, industry. The cdrom was compiled according to the methodology developed by the u. Instead, we must now turn away from the ground and look to the. The red circular shape near rustenburg is the pilanesberg alkali complex. Blenkinsop school of earth sciences, james cook university, townsville, australia hielke a. A limited number of paper copies will soon be available. Features a range of mapping information, imagery and interactivity relating to population and other statistics. Geology and total petroleum systems of the westcentral.
The geology and engineering geology of roads in south africa. Africa oil and gas fields and geological provinces clickable map usgs africa physical map. The main feature is an immense high plateau covering most of the country, encircled by the. Geological history of south africa geology of cape town. The geological survey gssa in the council for geoscience publishes geological, geophysical, mineral and geochemical maps of south africa. Jelsma encyclopedia of life support systems eolss 2. Notes on the chronostratigraphic map of the republic of south africa and the kingdoms of lesotho and swaziland with the completely digital production of the 1. Geology and total petroleum systems of the westcentral coastal province 7203, west africa by michael e. Building on the success of 125 years of mapping, the u. Statistics south africa geography website geography. The following general geological environments are seen in south africa after pietersen 2004.
The geology within the study areas consist of the barberton greenstone belt bgb located in northeastern south africa and forms part of the archean kaapvaal craton 21, 22. Mapping effort is being concentrated upon the publication of a 1. Downloadable highresolution georeferenced images of the the geologic society of americas printed gmna map for viewing or using in a gis includes geologic unit explanation sheets downloadable highresolution images of gmna map sheets for viewing or using in a. Iceland chapter simplified geological map of sumatra indonesia earthquake history of the earth. Geological surveys world energy project during 1997 2000. Volcanic rock volume, as is typical for the shallowsourced mantle plume derived rocks.