The geology of the Fleurieu peninsula is influenced by the broader timescale of the Earth, including the movement of landmasses across millenia to produce the continents around the world. Topics therefore cover specific characteristics of the Fleurieu landmass as well as such landforms as the Adelaide Geosyncline of which the Fleurieu remains a part.
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Geology of the Fleurieu Peninsula
The geology of the Fleurieu is a complex composition of very ancient rock formations amidst that formed in the earliest geological times. Thanks to the Digital Atlas of Australia, this geology is illustrated graphically.
