Cross Orogenic Belts in Central China: Implications for the tectonic and paleogeographic evolution of the East Asian continental collage
Abstract The East Asian continent records a complex geologic and tectonic history that
involved the amalgamation of several small-to medium-sized blocks from Laurasia or …
involved the amalgamation of several small-to medium-sized blocks from Laurasia or …
Cretaceous basin evolution in northeast Asia: tectonic responses to the paleo-Pacific plate subduction
QR Meng, ZH Zhou, RX Zhu, YG Xu… - National Science …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Cretaceous rift basin evolution was an important part of the tectonic history of northeast Asia
in the late Mesozoic. Three types of rift basins are identified—active, passive and wide rift …
in the late Mesozoic. Three types of rift basins are identified—active, passive and wide rift …
Spatiotemporal evolution of the Jehol Biota: Responses to the North China craton destruction in the Early Cretaceous
Z Zhou, Q Meng, R Zhu… - Proceedings of the …, 2021 - National Acad Sciences
The Early Cretaceous Jehol Biota is a terrestrial lagerstätte that contains exceptionally well-
preserved fossils indicating the origin and early evolution of Mesozoic life, such as birds …
preserved fossils indicating the origin and early evolution of Mesozoic life, such as birds …
East Asian lithospheric evolution dictated by multistage Mesozoic flat-slab subduction
East Asia is characterized by an east-west topographic dichotomy on the two sides of the
North-South Gravity Lineament (NSGL), a feature not associated with major basement …
North-South Gravity Lineament (NSGL), a feature not associated with major basement …
Mesozoic intraplate tectonism of East Asia due to flat subduction of a composite terrane slab
Abstract The widespread Middle Jurassic to Early Cretaceous (J2-K1) intraplate tectonism of
East Asia has recently been proposed to reflect the flat subduction of the Izanagi plate …
East Asia has recently been proposed to reflect the flat subduction of the Izanagi plate …
Late Mesozoic intracontinental deformation and magmatism in North and NE China in response to multi-plate convergence in NE Asia: An overview and new view
We review in this paper the major late Mesozoic contractional deformation in North and NE
China and establish the tempo-spatial distribution pattern of Jurassic-Cretaceous …
China and establish the tempo-spatial distribution pattern of Jurassic-Cretaceous …
Early Mesozoic magmatism and tectonic evolution of the Qinling Orogen: Implications for oblique continental collision
Abstract The Qinling Orogenic Belt in Central China is formed by an oblique continental
collision between the North China and South China Blocks. In this review, we summarize the …
collision between the North China and South China Blocks. In this review, we summarize the …
Early Jurassic massive release of terrestrial mercury linked to floral crisis
Abstract The Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE,∼ 183 Ma) was marked by a
pronounced negative carbon-isotope excursion, rapid global warming, ocean …
pronounced negative carbon-isotope excursion, rapid global warming, ocean …
Multistage plate subduction controls intraplate volcanism and cratonic lithospheric thinning in Northeast Asia
Although subduction is a critical factor impacting continental deformation, the interactions
between deep dynamic processes and surface tectonic responses remain debated. Based …
between deep dynamic processes and surface tectonic responses remain debated. Based …
Distinctive volcanic ash–rich lacustrine shale deposition related to chemical weathering intensity during the Late Triassic: Evidence from lithium contents and isotopes
The Late Triassic Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE) witnessed enormous climate change
closely associated with volcanic activity. However, the coupling relationship between …
closely associated with volcanic activity. However, the coupling relationship between …