Ages, Geochemistry and Metamorphism of Neoarchean Basement in Shandong Province

Implications for the Evolution of the North China Craton

Autori

• Meiling Wu

Parametri

• 252 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Geologia e Mineralogia

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The book explores the formation and evolution of Archean crust in the North China Craton, particularly through field-based studies of Meso-Neoarchean basement rocks in Shandong Province. It presents significant findings that suggest mantle plumes, rather than plate tectonics, played a crucial role in crust formation. Given the craton's ancient rocks, some dating back 3.85 billion years, the research addresses ongoing debates in Precambrian geology, making it a valuable resource for scholars interested in cratonic evolution.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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