Kaapvaal Craton

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Crotalus
gptkbp:age over 3 billion years
gptkbp:associated_with Banded Iron Formations
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Barberton_Greenstone_Belt
gptkbp:composed_of granitoid rocks
gptkbp:contains gold deposits
gptkbp:features ancient volcanic rocks
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:shield
gptkbp:has rich biodiversity
gptkbp:has_been subject of research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kaapvaal Craton
gptkbp:influences regional geology
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to gptkb:Limpopo_Province
gptkbp:is_associated_with ancient tectonic events
ancient sedimentary rocks
Paleoproterozoic rocks
gptkbp:is_characterized_by metamorphic rocks
high-grade metamorphic rocks
extensive mineral deposits
high mineral potential
ancient geological structures
gptkbp:is_essential_for paleomagnetism
gptkbp:is_explored_in diamond mining
gptkbp:is_home_to various ecosystems
fossil records
various geological formations
various minerals
various mining operations
gptkbp:is_influential_in geological studies
geological mapping
geological research.
gptkbp:is_known_for its stability
its geological stability
its mineral diversity
gptkbp:is_linked_to tectonic activity
economic geology
regional tectonics
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Gauteng_Province
gptkbp:is_notable_for its ancient crust
gptkbp:is_noted_for its geological features
its ancient geological formations
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:African_Craton
gptkb:Kaapvaal_Craton_Province
the African continent
the Southern African Craton
the geological history of South Africa
gptkbp:is_rich_in natural resources
gptkbp:is_significant_for gptkb:economic_development
geological history
mineral exploration
gptkbp:is_studied_in geologists
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by younger sedimentary basins
younger geological formations
younger volcanic rocks
gptkbp:landforms gptkb:Witwatersrand_Basin
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:notable_for mineral wealth
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Kaapvaal_Supergroup
gptkbp:type gptkb:Archean_Craton
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Archean_Eon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6