The Pilbara Craton is an old and stable part of the continental lithosphere located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Satellite view in 2013 of Pilbara Craton
Apex chert
Image: Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia, version 7
Image: Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia, version 7
The Pilbara is a large, dry, thinly populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its Aboriginal peoples; its ancient landscapes; the red earth; and its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore. It is also a global biodiversity hotspot for subterranean fauna.
North of the Pilbara looking south at the range
The mushroom cloud resulting from the Operation Hurricane detonation
Burrup rock art
Hamersley Range