Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
geological formation
|
| gptkbp:age |
more than 2.5 billion years old
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
cratonic regions
early life evidence greenstone-granite terranes continental_crust_formation early_Earth_tectonic_processes |
| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
high-grade metamorphism
low-grade metamorphism sedimentary sequences volcanic sequences |
| gptkbp:composedOf |
metamorphosed volcanic and sedimentary rocks
|
| gptkbp:contains |
copper deposits
banded iron formations gold deposits chert nickel deposits amphibolite greenschist iron formations |
| gptkbp:examples |
gptkb:Superior_Province
gptkb:Kaapvaal_Craton Pilbara Craton |
| gptkbp:formed |
volcanic activity
metamorphism subduction processes |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Archean greenstone belt
|
| gptkbp:location |
found in various regions worldwide
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
land use planning
sustainable development resource management archaeological studies natural resource conservation climate change research mineral exploration education and outreach public policy development geological mapping geophysical surveys environmental geology petroleum exploration paleomagnetic studies geochemical studies geological hazard assessment sedimentary basin analysis tectonic evolution studies |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
helps in understanding mineralization processes
important for studying ancient tectonics valuable for geochronology studies provides_insights_into_early_Earth_conditions |