BOOK EXCERPT: How dolerite turned the Karoo into an ancient canvas and a barrier to fracking
The dolerite that underpins the geo-history and water wealth of the Karoo became the ancient canvas for our First Artists. It has also dashed the dreams of would-be shale gas frackers.
By Julienne Du ToitSouth Africa
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The dolerite that underpins the geo-history and water wealth of the Karoo became the ancient canvas for our First Artists. It has also dashed the dreams of would-be shale gas frackers.
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- 31 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 21, 2026
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- Julienne Du Toit
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- Daily Maverick