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 …

Regional metamorphism at extreme conditions refers either to Alpine-type metamorphism at
low geothermal gradients of< 10° C/km, or to Buchan-type metamorphism at high …

Pangea results from the progressive amalgamation of continental blocks achieved at 320
Ma. Assuming that the ancient concept of “active” versus “passive” rifting remains pertinent …

Plate tectonics was originally established as a kinematic theory of global tectonics, in which
the Earth's rigid outer layer, the lithosphere, consists of different size plates that move …

The breakup of Pangaea was accompanied by extensive, episodic, magmatic activity.
Several Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) formed, such as the Central Atlantic Magmatic …

A novel geodynamic evolution model of the southwestern region of Gondwana from the late
Triassic to the middle Jurassic period is proposed in this contribution, based on new data …

Abstract The Korab Kansi and Abu Ghalaga Neoproterozoic mafic-ultramafic intrusions in
the South Eastern Desert (SED) of Egypt host economic Fe–Ti–V oxide deposits,∼ 41 …

The formation and disruption of supercontinents exert major influence on mantle dynamics
and have important bearing on continental dynamics and mineral systems. Here we …

The formation of the Shiquanhe–Yunzhug–Namu Tso ophiolite mélange zone (SNMZ)
within the Lhasa Terrane, Tibetan Plateau, is key to understanding the Mesozoic tectonic …

Abstract The Neoarchean Carajás Basin is situated in the northern part of the Carajás
Mineral Province. The main rock assemblages of this basin consist of volcano-sedimentary …