Global Meso-Neoproterozoic plate reconstruction and formation mechanism for Precambrian basins: Constraints from three cratons in China
Abstract The Meso-Neoproterozoic period, sometimes referred to as the 'boring billion'or
'Earth's middle age', spans the interval between the formation of the Columbia and Rodina …
'Earth's middle age', spans the interval between the formation of the Columbia and Rodina …
Iron formation: the sedimentary product of a complex interplay among mantle, tectonic, oceanic, and biospheric processes
A Bekker, JF Slack, N Planavsky… - Economic …, 2010 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Iron formations are economically important sedimentary rocks that are most common in
Precambrian sedimentary successions. Although many aspects of their origin remain …
Precambrian sedimentary successions. Although many aspects of their origin remain …
Mesoproterozoic paleogeography: Supercontinent and beyond
A set of global paleogeographic reconstructions for the 1770–1270 Ma time interval is
presented here through a compilation of reliable paleomagnetic data (at the 2009 Nordic …
presented here through a compilation of reliable paleomagnetic data (at the 2009 Nordic …
The Stillwater Complex: integrating zircon geochronological and geochemical constraints on the age, emplacement history and crystallization of a large, open-system …
Abstract The Neoarchean Stillwater Complex, one of the world's largest known layered
intrusions and host to a rich platinum-group element deposit known as the JM Reef …
intrusions and host to a rich platinum-group element deposit known as the JM Reef …
Resolving mid-to upper-crustal exhumation through apatite petrochronology and thermochronology
Double-dating using the apatite U-Pb and fission-track systems is becoming an increasingly
popular method for resolving mid-to upper-crustal cooling. However, these …
popular method for resolving mid-to upper-crustal cooling. However, these …
The Neoarchean and Paleoproterozoic crustal evolution of the Clearwater block, northwestern Laurentia: Implications for the assembly of supercontinents
We report new coupled zircon U-Pb age and Hf isotope data, along with whole-rock Hf-Nd
isotope data for 20 samples from the Priest River and Clearwater complexes—Neoarchean …
isotope data for 20 samples from the Priest River and Clearwater complexes—Neoarchean …
[HTML][HTML] Geophysical extent of the Wyoming Province, western USA: Insights into ancient subduction and craton stability
PA Bedrosian, CD Frost - GSA Bulletin, 2023 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
A new 3-D resistivity model, estimated from inversion of magnetotelluric data, images crustal
and upper-mantle structure of the Wyoming Province and adjacent areas. The Archean …
and upper-mantle structure of the Wyoming Province and adjacent areas. The Archean …
[HTML][HTML] Latest Neoproterozoic to Cambrian detrital zircon facies of western Laurentia
W Matthews, B Guest, L Madronich - Geosphere, 2018 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Abstract Late Neoproterozoic to Cambrian sandstone units are common in western
Laurentia and record initial transgression of the craton after the formation of the western …
Laurentia and record initial transgression of the craton after the formation of the western …
Probing for Proterozoic and Archean crust in the northern US Cordillera with inherited zircon from the Idaho batholith
Abstract Knowledge of the Precambrian history and crustal architecture of western North
America is limited by the restricted extent of outcropping basement due to Phanerozoic …
America is limited by the restricted extent of outcropping basement due to Phanerozoic …
The provenance of Avalonia and its tectonic implications: a critical reappraisal
Abstract The late Neoproterozoic–Cambrian interval is characterized by global-scale
orogenesis, rapid continental growth and profound changes in Earth systems. Orogenic …
orogenesis, rapid continental growth and profound changes in Earth systems. Orogenic …