Bushveld Complex, The

Synopsis: Discusses in detail the mineralogy, petrology and geological development of the Bushveld igneous complex, the world’s largest and best preserved layered intrusion. Beginning with the filling of the Transvaal Basin and the extrusion of the Rooiberg felsite, the film demonstrates the implacement of the main igneous bodies, the development of the metamorphic aureole and the formation of the deposits of chromite, platinum, vanadium and other mineral commodities for which the complex is famous. Introductory commentary by Professor E N Cameron, University of Wisconsin.
Series: Southern African Geology, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.
Year of production: 1982
Availability: sale (video - BUFVC); 1996 sale: £50.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Uses: Igneous petrologists, mining geologists. Postgraduate seminars on Bushveld-type mineralisation.*
Subjects: Geology
Keywords: igneous rocks; South Africa

Director

Gerald Weinbren

Cast

E N Cameron

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