Transvaal Supergroup

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rock_formations
gptkbp:age Proterozoic
gptkbp:associated_with Banded Iron Formations
gptkbp:atccode gptkb:Griqualand_West_Supergroup
gptkb:Waterberg_Group
gptkbp:composed_of gptkb:limestone
shale
dolomite
gptkbp:contains gptkb:fossils
mineral deposits
gptkbp:diameter up to 10,000 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:features gptkb:stromatolites
sedimentary rocks
metamorphic rocks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Transvaal Supergroup
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Black_Reef_Formation
gptkb:Dwyka_Group
gptkb:Grootegeluk_Formation
gptkb:Timeball_Hill_Formation
gptkbp:is_associated_with geological mapping
gptkbp:is_characterized_by sedimentary basins
geological formations
fossil assemblages
hydrocarbon potential
geochemical signatures
varied lithology
paleomagnetic data
structural geology
complex stratigraphy
tectonic settings
tectonic history
diverse sedimentary structures
paleoclimatic indicators
mineralogical diversity
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:Magaliesberg_Mountains
gptkb:Drakensberg_Mountains
gptkbp:is_essential_for mining
paleontology
gptkbp:is_part_of geological history of South Africa
gptkbp:is_relevant_to environmental studies
geological research
resource exploration
gptkbp:is_studied_in geologists
geological surveys
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:named_after Transvaal region
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Kaapvaal_Craton
gptkbp:provides insight into ancient environments
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:copper
gptkb:gold
iron ore
manganese
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Magaliesberg_Mountains
gptkb:Magaliesberg
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6