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Atlas of Zimbabwe Outcrops
A growing catalogue of significant and representative geological outcrops across Zimbabwe. Explore the map, filter by discipline, and download field guides where available.
The Society is developing an Atlas of interesting outcrops in Zimbabwe. There is a large body of knowledge out there and we would like to document this information for the benefit of students, professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Featured outcrop: Structural features of Shamvaian Metasediments, Glendale
Where the main road crosses the Mazowe River, there is an excellent exposure of Shamvaian 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, E30.984390). It is a favourite site for teaching students to take basic structural measurements.
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