Age, lithology and structural evolution of the c. 3.53 Ga Theespruit Formation in the Tjakastad area, southwestern Barberton Greenstone Belt, South Africa, with implications for Archaean tectonics:Chemical Geology

Key Points

• The Theespruit Formation exhibits critical geological features that highlight its age and structural evolution.
• Key insights were drawn regarding the lithology and tectonic processes active during the Archaean period.
• This observational analysis across the Barberton Greenstone Belt provides valuable information on ancient tectonics.
• These findings may enable a better understanding of the geological history and tectonic evolution of early Earth.