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Structural features of Shamvaian Metasediments, Glendale
Submitted by Web Admin on Fri, 12/09/2014 - 16:20 | Last updated: Wed, 15/10/2014 - 14:10
Grid Ref (WGS84 Lat/Long in decimal degrees)
-17.481002, 30.985577
-17.480267, 30.984390
Location:
Bridge over Mazowe River on Harare-Bindura main road, just north of the Glendale turn-off.
Stratigraphy:
Shamvian Supergroup
Description:
Where the main road crosses the Mazowe River, There is an excellent exposure of Shamviain metasediments (1a - S17.481002, E30.985577) The rocks, mainly a metagreywacke, show well developed foliations. Deformation increases in a northerly direction, to the sheared contact with the Glendale Pluton (not exposed) (1b - S17.480267, E 30.984390). It is a favourite site for teaching students to take basic structural measurments.
Further Reading:
ZGS Bulletin 97 (Bindura) and 22 (Mazowe)
Contributed:
04/05/2005
Updated:
04/05/2005