Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4723677 | Precambrian Research | 2011 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In NE Madagascar, two cover sequences rest on Achaean to Neoproterozoic crust. ⺠Older Andrarona Group low-grade metasediments, maximum depositional age = 1875 ± 8 Ma (U-Pb zircon). ⺠Newly defined Masindray tonalite of underlying Antongil craton dated at 2355 ± 11 Ma. ⺠Younger unmetamorphosed Ampohafana Formation probably Cretaceous in age.
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Authors
Wilfried Bauer, Gregory J. Walsh, Bert de Waele, Robert J. Thomas, Matthew S.A. Horstwood, Laura Bracciali, David I. Schofield, Uwe Wollenberg, David J. Lidke, Imboarina T. Rasaona, Mamy H. Rabarimanana,