Major Zones of Transcurrent Dislocation and Superposition of Orogenic Belts in Part of Central Africa

Research Article| January 01, 1965 Major Zones of Transcurrent Dislocation and Superposition of Orogenic Belts in Part of Central Africa A. M. J de SWARDT; A. M. J de SWARDT Geological Survey of Zambia, Lusaka, Republic of Zambia Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar P GARRARD; P GARRARD Geological Survey of Zambia, Lusaka, Republic of Zambia Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar J. C SIMPSON J. C SIMPSON Geological Survey of Zambia, Lusaka, Republic of Zambia Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information A. M. J de SWARDT Geological Survey of Zambia, Lusaka, Republic of Zambia P GARRARD Geological Survey of Zambia, Lusaka, Republic of Zambia J. C SIMPSON Geological Survey of Zambia, Lusaka, Republic of Zambia Publisher: Geological Society of America Received: 17 Sep 1963 First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2674 Print ISSN: 0016-7606 Copyright © 1965, The Geological Society of America, Inc. Copyright is not claimed on any material prepared by U.S. government employees within the scope of their employment. GSA Bulletin (1965) 76 (1): 89–102. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1965)76[89:MZOTDA]2.0.CO;2 Article history Received: 17 Sep 1963 First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Permissions Search Site Citation A. M. J de SWARDT, P GARRARD, J. C SIMPSON; Major Zones of Transcurrent Dislocation and Superposition of Orogenic Belts in Part of Central Africa. GSA Bulletin 1965;; 76 (1): 89–102. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1965)76[89:MZOTDA]2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract Compression and uplift of the Katanga geosyncline produced the Lufilian fold belt, which sweeps in a broad curve across central Africa. At the close of the main orogenic phase the geosyncline had reached its limit of compressibility, and continued compressive stress ruptured the basement along major tear zones. The crustal blocks were displaced laterally for distances of up to 120 miles. The locations of the zones and their sense of movement were determined by an old orogenic belt at right angles to the Lufilian. In turn, the dislocation zones partly controlled the location of rift faulting of some of the Karroo basins. Consideration of the tectonic history suggests that the Lomagundi and Umkondo systems of Rhodesia are equivalent to the Katanga system, and that the Great Dyke was disrupted at its northern end by movements along the dislocation zones. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.