Seismic analyses of the lithosphere, undertaken as part of the Kaapvaal project, provide an unprecedented view of cratons — the earliest parts of continental landmasses.
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O'Reilly, S. Journey beneath southern Africa. Nature 412, 777–780 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35090672
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