Author

Contributions

  • Gibson, Roger L. (Roger Lawrence), 1963- - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Springer, Berlin

Language

English

Word Count

84,250 words, Guess

Page Count

337 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC551.397096852
  • LCCQB756.V74 R45 2009

Description

Of the 175 impact craters found thus far on Earth, three giants stand out - Chicxulub in Mexico, Sudbury in Canada, & the Vredefort Impact Structure in South Africa. The Vredefort Structure is truly one of the geological wonders of the world. This book deals with the rocks of the Vredefort Dome, & the story they have to tell.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Geoparks of the world

Other Editions

  • Meteorite impact!: the danger from space and South Africa's mega-impact : the Vredefort structureSpringer2009-01-01

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