Franciscan Complex

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological formation
gptkbp:age Mesozoic
gptkbp:composedOf sedimentary rocks
volcanic rocks
metamorphic rocks
gptkbp:contains fossils
gptkbp:hasTheme geologists
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Franciscan Complex
gptkbp:includes eclogite
blueschist
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith earthquake activity
subduction zones
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy high-pressure metamorphism
low-temperature metamorphism
subduction-related metamorphism
gptkbp:isDividedInto various subunits
gptkbp:isExaminedBy petrology studies
tectonic studies
geochronology studies
gptkbp:isHomeTo unique mineral assemblages
gptkbp:isImportantFor understanding tectonic processes
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy gptkb:Pacific_Plate
gptkb:North_American_Plate
gptkbp:isKnownFor complex tectonic history
gptkbp:isLocatedIn many locations
gptkbp:isNotedFor its historical significance
its scenic landscapes
its unique geological features
its educational value
its archaeological sites
its rich fossil record
its cultural significance
its recreational opportunities
its mineral resources
its complex structural features
its contribution to understanding subduction zones
its diverse rock types
its geological hazards
its influence on local ecology
its paleontological sites
its role in natural history
its role in plate tectonics
its significance in regional geology
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:San_Francisco_Bay_Area
Franciscan_Assemblage
gptkbp:isRelatedTo gptkb:San_Andreas_Fault
gptkbp:isStudiedIn geology
gptkbp:isUsedIn geological research
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:California
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Great_Valley_Sequence
gptkb:Coast_Range