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What do the Drakensberg and Lebombo Groups relate to in the geological history of South Africa?
What do the Drakensberg and Lebombo Groups relate to in the geological history of South Africa?
Early stage of Gondwana break-up
What are the major geological groups that make up the Karoo Supergroup in South Africa?
What are the major geological groups that make up the Karoo Supergroup in South Africa?
Dwyka, Ecca, Beaufort, and Stormberg Groups
During which geological period did the Karoo events like 'Basin deformation' and 'Basin formation' occur?
During which geological period did the Karoo events like 'Basin deformation' and 'Basin formation' occur?
175 Ma
Which geological provinces are mentioned in the text as part of the Namaqua-Natal Metamorphic Provinces?
Which geological provinces are mentioned in the text as part of the Namaqua-Natal Metamorphic Provinces?
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What are the two Archaean basement complexes mentioned in the text?
What are the two Archaean basement complexes mentioned in the text?
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What is the age range of the Karoo Supergroup?
What is the age range of the Karoo Supergroup?
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Which formation within the Karoo Supergroup contains important coal deposits?
Which formation within the Karoo Supergroup contains important coal deposits?
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What type of environment is associated with the Dwyka Group?
What type of environment is associated with the Dwyka Group?
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What is the age range of the Ecca Group?
What is the age range of the Ecca Group?
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What are the main types of rocks found in the Ecca Group?
What are the main types of rocks found in the Ecca Group?
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