Submitted by doug.cole on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 14:27
Inventory Reference
GEO040
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade IIIb
Grading Date
GradingComment

Geosite covering the geological section along Ouberg Pass with this site marking the base of the pass. It occurs on shale of the Kookfontein Formation. Ouberg Pass should be classified as a local heritage site. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Statement of Significance

Geological section in pass with good viewing points. Transition from prodelta shale of Kookfontein Formation into sandstone-dominated distributary channel and lower delta plain of Waterford Formation seen in lower third of pass. Here there is a sharp transition from sandstone into shale of the Abrahamskraal Formation, which represents a change into subaerially-exposed upper delta plain sediments.

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Low
Significance Categories
Research, Teaching or Benchmark Site
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Low
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