Sedimentary rocks

latitude 20∘44’S, longitude 139∘29’E and is in Queensland (Forrestal, 1990). Generally, this ore deposit contained 123 g/t copper, 5.0% lead and 7.0% zinc at 4.8 Mt. The host rock of this deposit consists of pyritic shale, carbonaceous shale, dolomitic siltstone, carbonate, granite, ironstone and metasedimentary cover rocks (Hutton et al. 2012). Deposit genesis The ore deposit genesis is considered to have occurred in the Urquhart Shale, deep water and black shale environment, shallow water…

Seni and Jackson,1984, quoted from Foote et al., 1988, p.3). The area of the basin valued for oil and gas resources is 30,577 mi2(Fig. 1) (Seni and Jackson, 1984; additionally, the area’s hydrocarbon accumulation likelihood, on the basis of sedimentary rock volume is 64,043 mi2 (Dolton et al., 1981). The East Texas Basin…

can use the principles of geology and the principles of stratigraphy to explain the geological reasoning behind each episode that lead to the formation of the rock units in the strata. Using these elements we can construct a comprehensive geological outline of the layers of Vicunia. By the reasoning of Steno’s…

such as benchtops, splashbacks, bathroom vanities, wall panelling, and furniture and cupboard doors. 93% of Caesar Stone is made up of natural quartz, a hard mineral composed of sand, gravel, pebbles, stone and crushed rock. Quartz is abundant in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and is also found around…

important is that it is one of our major sources for concrete, which is very essential in modern-day roads and infrastructure. Sedimentary rocks are also found on this escarpment. These rocks contain important information about the history of the earth. They contain fossils which can teach us about plants and animals of the past. They also offer clues to what the original rock may possibly be. An astounding amount of minerals is also found here leading to the mining industry found in this area.…

part in the shaping or formation of the Pancake rocks. Human The human influence over this area has been almost non-existent. This is a natural feature that has been formed over millions year. This being said however, the rocks have been turned into a site for tourism as they are an interesting piece of landscape that is rarely seen. The government has placed these rocks under protection from people wanting to buy or destroy the rocks. Pancake rock is a sight of great interest to tourists as,…

CHAPTER ONE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION Pan African Orogen (PAO) was formerly introduced by Kennedy (1964) to designate the peak of a wide spread orogenic thermo-tectonic episode characterized by intense period of reactivation and crustal formation. The term Pan African Orogen was used to describe the structural differentiation of Africa into cratons and mobile belts during the Neoproterozoic to earliest Paleozoic time (Kennedy, 1964). However, Kröner (1984) reformulate…

Introduction On September 12, and October 3, 2016, we stopped at 6 locations north of Northampton in the Deerfield Basin of the Connecticut River Valley (Figure 1). The purpose of these stops is to examine rocks, interpret depositional environments for each rock formation, and discuss the geologic history of the Deerfield Basin based on observations and interpretations. Early Mesozoic lithospheric extension led to the development of a long sequence of rift basins. The Deerfield basin is the…

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the remote past. The remains were once the hard parts of an organism, like bones and shells,however under special circumstances, soft tissues have also fossilised. There are different types of fossils because remains can be preserved in different ways. Trace Fossils – These are the preserved evidence of an animal’s activity or behavior, rather than the remains of the animal itself. Examples of trace…

Located in Southern Arizona, Kartchner Caverns stands as a magnificent tribute to the incredible power of water in the creation of Earth’s landforms. This cave is known as a living cave, meaning that formations are still being created within the cavern walls. Inside Kartchner, it is quite moist and humid, both being common characteristics that living caves share. Today, water stick drips and trickles inside the caves, shaping the caverns even more. The cave, now knows as Kartchner Caverns,…