Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3219BC1
Site Name
Geosite: Elandsvlei glacial pavement
Site Category
Geological
References
Reference Types
Journal
Citation
BLIGNAULT, H.J. and THERON, J.N. (2012). Modes of sedimentation and glaciological aspects of the Permo-Carboniferous Dwyka Group in the Elandsvlei-Elandsdrif area, South Africa. South African Journal of Geology, 115, 211-224.
Reference Types
Journal
Citation
VISSER, J.N.J. and HALL, K.J. (1984). A model for the deposition of the Permo-Carboniferous Kruitfontein boulder pavement and associated beds, Elandsvlei, South Africa. Transactions Geological Society of South Africa, 87, 161-168.
Reference Types
Other Publication
Citation
Geological Survey (1973). Geological map of Sheet 3218 Clanwilliam (scale 1:250 000). Publication, Geological Survey of South Africa.
Date Retrieved
Reference Types
Other Publication
Citation
VISSER, J.N.J. (2003). Lithostratigraphy of the Elandsvlei Formation (Dwyka Group). Lithostratigraphic Series No. 39, 11p, SACS Publication
Record Administration
Author
doug.cole
Post date
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 13:53
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 18:19
Location
Location
Mapping
-32.295539, 19.527923
Northern Cape
  • Namakwa
  • Hantam
Grading
Autoid
Grading - 225400
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Submitted by doug.cole on 30/10/2013 - 14:13.
Grading
Grade II
Grading Date
GradingComment

Sited on a glacial pavement on a boulder bed within diamictite of the Elandsvlei Formation (Dwyka Group). Should be graded provincial (II) in line with other glacial pavements such as Nooitgedacht, Kimberley District. The Elandsvlei Formation mostly comprises diamctite and minor shale with dropstones and the complete section across this formation forms a reference stratotype. A reference stratotype is an essential component of a defined stratigraphic unit. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Provincial
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Research, Teaching or Benchmark Site
Sphere of Significance
National
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Rare, endangered or uncommon
Sphere of Significance
National
Level
Medium
Statement of Significance

The glacial pavement is one of a few such pavements exposed in South Africa. Secondly, it forms a good reference stratotype since the full thickness of the Elandsvlei Formation is exposed along farm roads over a distance of 15 km with the strata being almost horizontal.

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