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4.6: Geologic Map and Stratigraphy

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    Geologic Map

    Figure 1 shows the sample locations for this lab. Figure 1 is an excerpt from the Bushveld Igneous Complex Map (Figure 2).

    Bushveld-Sample-Locations-1024x811.png
    Figure 1. Sample locations for this study. See Figure 2 for the complete Bushveld Igneous Complex map with legend.

    Bushveld Igneous Complex

    Figure 2. Bushveld Igenous Complex. Click on the image to link to the full size map.

    By Taylor, C.D., Schulz, K.J., Doebrich, J.L., Orris, G.J., Denning, P.D., and Kirschbaum, M.J. – Geology and nonfuel mineral deposits of Africa and the Middle East, USGS Open-File Report 2005-1294-E, Public Domain, Link

    Stratigraphy

    Bushveld-units

    Figure 3. Stratigraphy of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.

    Michael L. Zientek, J. Douglas Causey, Heather L. Parks, and Robert J. Miller / Public domain, Link


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