Submitted by doug.cole on Mon, 10/28/2013 - 13:24
Inventory Reference
GEO045
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade IIIb
Grading Date
GradingComment

Geosite covering the lower part of the geological section along Teekloof Pass with this site located at a carpark/picnic stop 150 metres above base of pass and 1 km north. It occurs on mudstone and sandstone of the Teekloof Formation and should be classified as a local heritage site. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Statement of Significance

Geological section in pass with a good viewing point from the carpark looking southwest. Mudstone and sandstone of the Late Permian Teekloof Formation are exposed and represent deposition in a terrestrial environment. Younger Early Jurassic dolerite sills intrude the Teekloof Formation in a few places and a thick sill is clearly seen capping Tafelberg some 10 km southwest of the pass. This is one the few places in the Karoo where the entire Teekloof Formation can be seen in section.

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Low
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