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From Sea To Sani - The Evolution Of KZN

From Sea To Sani - The Evolution Of KZN

Date: 2013-04-16
An illustrated talk by Prof Mike Watkeys Academic Leader in Geological Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville campus, Durban.

The geological evolution of KZN commenced some 3.5 billion years ago.It involves the formation of volcanic islands arcs, similar to those now in the Western Pacific, followed by the colliding together of these arcs.

These collisions built up the continental crust and eventually led to the formation of the southern hemisphere supercontinent of Gondwana.

The process of breaking-up Gondwana sculptured the coastline of KZN and the Drakensberg. The fossils preserved in these rocks records the evolution of life from the earliest algal mats through to the dinosaurs of the 'Berg and eventually the advent of humans.

Prof Watkeys is an entertaining speaker who will give us a new perspective and understanding of the topography and substrates of our KZN landscape.

All welcome! Monday, 22 April 2013 at 18h00. Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, John Zikhali Rd (formerly Sydenham Rd), Durban. Entrance includes refreshments: R35 for members of BotSoc and the Friends of Durban Botanic Gardens and R45 for non-members; students with cards R25. Pay at the door.

Proceeds to the Botanical Education Trust and Durban Botanic Gardens Trust. Bookings and enquiries: please email: botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za Tel: 031 201 5111 or 071 869 3693