El3 - Morrisons

El3 - Morrisons - Folding

This information has been developed from this publication:

Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Western Region of Melbourne (1986) by Neville Rosengren

Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

Location:

Elaine - 448138. Shire of Ballan. Road cutting 100 m west of Morrisons junction.

Morrisons - Folding

Access:

Morrisons - Elaine Road.

Ownership:

Crown land.

Site Description:

The road cutting exposes Ordovician sediments with a complex of structures, including a synclinal hinge, faulted anticline, crenulation cleavage and small faults and folds.

Significance:

Local. The site is a clear example of structures in the basement rocks of the Morrisons area.

Management:

Class 3. Any road maintenance or widening operations should be designed to maintain the clarity of the structures of the cutting.

References:

Jahnke FM (1973)

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