Extending full-plate tectonic models into deep time: Linking the Neoproterozoic and the Phanerozoic
Recent progress in plate tectonic reconstructions has seen models move beyond the
classical idea of continental drift by attempting to reconstruct the full evolving configuration of …
classical idea of continental drift by attempting to reconstruct the full evolving configuration of …
[HTML][HTML] A dynamic 2000—540 Ma Earth history: From cratonic amalgamation to the age of supercontinent cycle
Establishing how tectonic plates have moved since deep time is essential for understanding
how Earth's geodynamic system has evolved and operates, thus answering longstanding …
how Earth's geodynamic system has evolved and operates, thus answering longstanding …
Snowball Earth climate dynamics and Cryogenian geology-geobiology
Geological evidence indicates that grounded ice sheets reached sea level at all latitudes
during two long-lived Cryogenian (58 and≥ 5 My) glaciations. Combined uranium-lead and …
during two long-lived Cryogenian (58 and≥ 5 My) glaciations. Combined uranium-lead and …
The supercontinent cycle
Supercontinents signify self-organization in plate tectonics. Over the past~ 2 billion years,
three major supercontinents have been identified, with increasing age: Pangaea, Rodinia …
three major supercontinents have been identified, with increasing age: Pangaea, Rodinia …
A full-plate global reconstruction of the Neoproterozoic
Neoproterozoic tectonic geography was dominated by the formation of the supercontinent
Rodinia, its break-up and the subsequent amalgamation of Gondwana. The Neoproterozoic …
Rodinia, its break-up and the subsequent amalgamation of Gondwana. The Neoproterozoic …
[HTML][HTML] Linking collisional and accretionary orogens during Rodinia assembly and breakup: Implications for models of supercontinent cycles
Periodic assembly and dispersal of continental fragments has been a characteristic of the
solid Earth for much of its history. Geodynamic drivers of this cyclic activity are inferred to be …
solid Earth for much of its history. Geodynamic drivers of this cyclic activity are inferred to be …
A Cryogenian chronology: Two long-lasting synchronous Neoproterozoic glaciations
The snowball Earth hypothesis predicts globally synchronous glaciations that persisted on a
multimillion year time scale. Geochronological tests of this hypothesis have been limited by …
multimillion year time scale. Geochronological tests of this hypothesis have been limited by …
Emplacement of the Franklin large igneous province and initiation of the Sturtian Snowball Earth
During the Cryogenian (720 to 635 Ma ago) Snowball Earth glaciations, ice extended to sea
level near the equator. The cause of this catastrophic failure of Earth's thermostat has been …
level near the equator. The cause of this catastrophic failure of Earth's thermostat has been …
Evolution of the Cryogenian cratonic basins in China, paleo-oceanic environment and hydrocarbon generation mechanism of ancient source rocks, and exploration …
G Zhu, Z Zhang, H Jiang, L Yan, W Chen, T Li… - Earth-Science Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Deep and ancient strata are significant successor fields for future oil and gas exploration.
Recently, a unit of thick high-quality interglacial black rock series was discovered between …
Recently, a unit of thick high-quality interglacial black rock series was discovered between …
Continental flood basalt weathering as a trigger for Neoproterozoic Snowball Earth
GM Cox, GP Halverson, RK Stevenson… - Earth and Planetary …, 2016 - Elsevier
Atmospheric CO 2 levels and global climate are regulated on geological timescales by the
silicate weathering feedback. However, this thermostat has failed multiple times in Earth's …
silicate weathering feedback. However, this thermostat has failed multiple times in Earth's …