Dwyka

/ˈdwɪkə/ noun

Definition

A diamictite formation found in southern Africa, characterized by glacial deposits from the Late Carboniferous period.

Etymology

Named after the Dwyka River in South Africa, where this geological formation was first identified and studied by geologists.

Kelly Says

The Dwyka formation is like a time capsule frozen in rock—it shows evidence of an ancient ice age in Africa over 300 million years ago, proving that continents have moved dramatically across the globe!

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