Witwatersrand Basin, The

Synopsis: A detailed geological history of the development of the lower Proterozoic basin and deposition of the famous gold- and uranium-bearing quartz-pebble conglomerates. Modern examples of sedimentary environments from different parts of the world are used to demonstrate deposition of the clastic sediments that now fill the basin. Includes a detailed description of how alluvial fans form - to show their texture and structure, and how specificminerals were deposited in enormous and largely distinct concentrations.
Series: Southern African Geology, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 30 min. Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1982
Availability: Hire (film - HEFVL)
Sale (video - BUFVC); 1996 sale: £50.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Uses: Introductory courses in geology, particularly in the study of sedimentology. Also of interest to mining geologists.*
Subjects: Geology
Keywords: South Africa

Director

Gerald Weinbren

Cast

Brian J Skinner

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