Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex

South Africa / North West / Mogwase /
 park, volcano, volcanic crater / caldera
A vast circular geological feature

It is the crater of a long extinct volcano and the result of eruptions some 1,200 million years ago.

It is one of the largest volcanic complexes of its type in the world, the rare rock types and formations make it a unique geological feature.

For more information on the game reserve visit www.parksnorthwest.co.za/pilanesberg/index.html
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilanesberg_Game_Reserve
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Coordinates:   25°14'48"S   27°5'13"E
This article was last modified 9 years ago