The Granite block is part of the ancient Tanzanian Craton. Near the fault line marking the boundary with the Great Rift Valley the Granite is changed

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The Granite block is part of the ancient Tanzanian Craton. Near the fault line marking the boundary with the Great Rift Valley the pink Granite has been metamorphosed into Grano-diorite. Plastic flow and distortion is evident from the pressure and heat generated.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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