The 3rd WHEEL seminar in Johannesburg concluded successfully. Participants gathered on December 4th, and seminars were held on December 5th and 6th at JBS Park, University of Johannesburg. From December 7th to 10th, we conducted a field excursion, meticulously tracing the strata of the 3-billion-year-old Witwatersrand Supergroup from the lower to the upper units and observing sedimentary basins deposited on some of the world’s oldest continents.
The symposium brought together participants from 11 countries, including South Africa, Japan, Egypt, Ghana, the United States, Brazil, Nigeria, Botswana, Russia, Moldova, and Zimbabwe. It featured presentations and discussions spanning the entire history of Earth, with each region contributing unique perspectives.
Professor Axel Hofmann, UJ.
Witwatersland Super Group/ Dominion Group geologic map
The symposium began with an overview talk on South Africa by Professor Axel Hofmann of the University of Johannesburg. This was followed by presentations from Egypt, Scandinavia, Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, Botswana, Japan, Australia, and other regions, showcasing a wide array of topics and insights.
International talk.
Very nice lunch time at Italian restaurant.
At TOMBO air port!
Field trip
Used gold mine quarry in Johannesburg.
A wonderful landowner ”Gina” living atop the cliff graciously allowed us to examine the outcrop on their property.
Pretoria Group Proterozoic Iron formation. Prof. Andre Bekker.
Fredefort Dome trip: 20.45Ma impact crater on Kaapvaal craton.
Very nice BBQ party at Axel house garden.
There are several soup / salad and rice. Egyptian, Ghanian, Europian foods. Japanese taste BBQ also.
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Optional trip: Central Rand Group Gold mine
Thank you everyone. We finished WHEEL meetings at this time.