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The Damara Orogen forms part of the network of Neoproterozoic orogenic belts that partiall surround and dissect Africa. This classical traverse across the Damara Belt will look at all aspects of the sedimentology, stratigraphy, structure, metamorphism and igneous geology of this well studied and exposed orogenic belt. The excursion will take us across the Southern Margin Zone, the Nama Group and Naukluft Nappe Complex, the Southern, Central and Northern Zones along the Namibian escarpment, and the Okahandja Lineament Zone on the way back to Windhoek. We will investigate the depositional facies of this Supergroup in relation to Snowball Earth, its mineral deposits, the various phases of deformation during continental convergence and the related intrusive events. This will be the classical Roy Miller trip starting in the south and going through to the snowball Earth sites on the northern platform of the Damara Orogen.  This will be a classic traditional Geological Society of Namibia field trip where we will camp out under the stars every night. Tented camps and sleeping gear are provided, and all meals, drinks and safe drinking water are included in the excursion fee.

Field Trip Leader: Roy Miller, assisted by E Freyer & G Symons                
Start/end: Windhoek
Date: 6 days, 4th – 9th September 2016                                                         
Price: TBA
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