Kaapvaal Craton Province

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Crotalus
gptkbp:age over 3 billion years
gptkbp:associated_with gold deposits
diamond deposits
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Kalahari_Craton
Zimbabwe Craton
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Barberton_Greenstone_Belt
gptkb:Pilbara_Craton
gptkbp:discovered_by geologists
gptkbp:features sedimentary rocks
igneous rocks
metamorphic rocks
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:volcanic_activity
continental collision
gptkbp:geological_features granitoids
greenstone belts
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:Archean_Eon
gptkb:Proterozoic_Eon
gptkbp:has_impact_on gptkb:local_economy
gptkb:tourism
mining industry
gptkbp:has_intersections_with gptkb:Kaapvaal_Supergroup
gptkb:Transvaal_Supergroup
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kaapvaal Craton Province
gptkbp:is_characterized_by diverse rock types
low seismic activity
extensive mineralization
high geological stability
gptkbp:is_essential_for mineral exploration
gptkbp:is_home_to various species
unique flora
unique fauna
gptkbp:is_known_for ancient geological formations
gptkbp:is_located_near gptkb:Johannesburg
gptkb:Pretoria
gptkbp:is_part_of African continent
gptkbp:is_protected_by national parks
conservation areas
gptkbp:is_studied_for geochemistry
paleomagnetism
tectonics
gptkbp:is_studied_in geologists
geophysicists
paleontologists
gptkbp:is_threatened_by gptkb:urban_development
climate change
pollution
mining activities
gptkbp:is_valued_for gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:known_for rich mineral resources
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Kaapvaal_Craton
gptkb:Witwatersrand_Basin
gptkbp:provides insight into Earth's history
gptkbp:significance one of the oldest continental crusts
gptkbp:supports biodiversity
ecosystems
gptkbp:used_for geological surveys
mining operations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kaapvaal_Craton
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7