Paleoproterozoic molassoid complexes of SW Chana
https://doi.org/10.33623/0579-9406-2016-5-16-26
Abstract
Based on a study of modern-day published evidences and own data the lithology, conditions of sedimentations, tectonic evolution and mineralization of molassoid complexes of SW Ghana which filled Tarkwa and Bui basins within the Birrimian paleoproterozoic orogenic belt are considered. The conclusion is made on the formation of these sediments in pull-apart basins similar to archean Timiscaming group of the Superior province and younger analogous complexes . The Tarkwa group is considered as the paleoproterozoic equivalent of molasse-like complexes forming at the last stage of accretion orogens evolution of various age.
About the Authors
N. A. Bozhko
Московский государственный университет имени М.В. Ломоносова, геологический факультет
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
T. K. Adu
Геологический департамент Ганы
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M. Yu. Kravtsova
Компания G.P.S. Ltd, Гана
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Bozhko N.A., Adu T.K., Kravtsova M.Yu. Paleoproterozoic molassoid complexes of SW Chana. Moscow University Bulletin. Series 4. Geology. 2016;(5):16-26. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33623/0579-9406-2016-5-16-26
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