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Devonian Reef Complexes of the Canning Basin, Western Australia Prose Books by Phillip E Playford. DESCRIPTION This is the first mapping and research to ever be completed of the reef, carried out and published by the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA), resulting in Bulletin 118, published in 1966. Title: Devonian reef complexes of the Canning Basin, Western Australia. Author/Creator: Playford, Phillip E. (Phillip Elliott); Hocking, R. M. (Roger Malcolm), Cockbain, A. E. (Anthony Edward), Geological Survey of Western Australia. Publisher: East Perth, W.A. : Geological Survey of Western Australia Date: 2009 Description: xv, 444 p. : col. maps ; 31cm Series: Bulletin (Geological Survey of Western Australia) Subjects: Geology, Stratigraphic -- Devonian; Geology -- Western Australia -- Canning Basin Language: English

Synopsis

Title: Devonian Reef Complexes of the Canning Basin, Western Australia
Author/Publisher: Phillip E Playford, Geological Survey of Western Australia
Publication Year: 1966
Format: Illustrated Hardcover with Map

Published in 1966, this significant work by Phillip E Playford, issued as Bulletin 118 by the Geological Survey of Western Australia, offers a pioneering study of the Devonian reef complexes within the vast Canning Basin.

This foundational text marked the first comprehensive mapping and research effort dedicated to these specific geological formations, providing critical insights into the region's ancient marine ecosystems and geological history.

• Landmark Geological Research: This publication represents the first comprehensive mapping and research undertaken on the Devonian reef complexes of the Canning Basin by the Geological Survey of Western Australia, establishing a benchmark for future studies.
• Detailed Stratigraphic Analysis: The volume delves into the intricate geological features of the Devonian period, offering an in-depth examination of the reef complexes, their formation, and their broader significance within the Canning Basin's unique geology.
• Integrated Cartography: Accompanying the detailed textual analysis are integrated cartographic elements, including a dedicated map and other illustrations, designed to provide a clear visual understanding of the complex geological structures described.

As an original 1966 edition, this volume remains an indispensable and authoritative reference for palaeontologists, geologists, and anyone with a profound interest in the geological heritage of Western Australia's significant Devonian reef systems.

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