Venusian coronae are large(60-2600 km diameter)tectono-magmatic features characterized by quasi-circular graben-fissure systems and topographic features such as a central dome,central depression,circular rim or circular
The Indian shield comprises a number of Archean–Paleoproterozoic cratonic blocks and predominantly Meso–Neoproterozoic mobile belts with Archean protoliths.All these ancient cratons were thought to be integral parts of
Morocco hosts a Dyke Swarm Bonanza!Remarkable mafic dyke and sill swarms(plumbing system of Large Igneous Provinces,LIPs)have been recognized in the Sahara and in most inliers in the Anti-Atlas of southern
The Anti-Atlas belt of southern Morocco is situated on the northern edge of the West African craton(WAC).It corresponds to a broad anticlinorium some 800 km long and 200 km wide,trending ENE-WSW,parallel to the
The Singhbhum craton of the eastern India consists of the Singhbhum Granite Complex(SGC)and the Chotanagpur Gneissic Complex(CGC)separated by the Singhbhum Mobile Belt(SMB).The CGC is intruded by Mesoproterozoic as we...The Singhbhum craton of the eastern India consists of the Singhbhum Granite Complex(SGC)and the Chotanagpur Gneissic Complex(CGC)separated by the Singhbhum Mobile Belt(SMB).The CGC is intruded by Mesoproterozoic as well as Cretaceous mafic dykes;in展开更多
Giant mafic dyke swarms are a key component of the feeder system of Large Igneous Provinces（LIPs）,large volume（>0.1 Mkm;;frequently above>1 M km;）,mainly mafic（-ultramafic）magmatic events of intraplate aff...Giant mafic dyke swarms are a key component of the feeder system of Large Igneous Provinces（LIPs）,large volume（>0.1 Mkm;;frequently above>1 M km;）,mainly mafic（-ultramafic）magmatic events of intraplate affinity.展开更多
The Beta-Atla-Themis(BAT)region on Venus is characterized by large volcanic rises,major rift zones(chasmata),radiating,linear,and circumferential grabenfissure systems,and coronae.Its most prominent features
The Eglab-Yetti region of southwestern Algeria is a main part of the Reguibat shield of the West African craton(WAC)which consists of Archean to Paleoprotzrozoic basement.The region hosts numerous
The Eastern Desert of Egypt hosts numerous undeformed to slightly deformed mafic dyke swarms which have previously been poorly characterized.Systematic use of full resolution Google Earth?images yields an initial
Several regional maps of mafic dyke swarms(e.g.,Buchan and Ernst,2004,2013;Vuollo and Huhma,2005;Peng,2015)have been published in recent years,as well as an earlier global dyke compilation map(Ernst et al.,1996).
Several generations of mafic dyke swarms of different ages and geochemical characteristics cut Precambrian rocks of the southern part of the Siberian craton(Irkutsk Promontory).Each generation of dykes is related to a
Work is currently underway to produce a map in Arc GISTM 10 of the mafic dyke swarms and related units(volcanics,sills and layered intrusions)of Russia and adjacent regions at a scale of 1:5,000,000.Over the past
The surface of Venus features a large number(>500)of quasi-circular tectono-magmatic features known as coronae.Coronae are characterized in part by their topographic characteristics,which can be diverse and
We present a summary of late Paleoproterozoic to Neoproterozoic mafic magmatism in the Siberian craton which allows us distinguish following main pulses of mafic dyke emplacement:1)1860–1850 Ma mafic dykes are locali...We present a summary of late Paleoproterozoic to Neoproterozoic mafic magmatism in the Siberian craton which allows us distinguish following main pulses of mafic dyke emplacement:1)1860–1850 Ma mafic dykes are localized within the展开更多
Comparisons of large igneous provinces(UPs)and black shales from different cratons can provide important constraints on Precambrian paleogeographic reconstructions and a better understanding of the environmental effec...Comparisons of large igneous provinces(UPs)and black shales from different cratons can provide important constraints on Precambrian paleogeographic reconstructions and a better understanding of the environmental effects of large-scale volcanic events.A comparison of intraplate mafic events mostly interpreted as LIPs or portions of LIPs(LIP fragments/remnants due to continental breakup or erosion)from the North China Craton(NCC)and North Australian Craton(NAC)shows good correlation in the age range from 1800 Ma to 1300 Ma,and four robust age matches at ca.1790-1770 Ma,ca.1730 Ma,ca.1680-1670 Ma and ca.1320 Ma have been identified.Most notably,the coeval ca.1320 Ma Yanliao LIP in the eastern-northern NCC and the Derim Derim-Galiwinku LIP in the NAC are also characterized by similar field occurences and dominantly subalkaline tholeiitic basalts and intraplate geochemical compositions,and are interpreted as portions of the same LIP,separated by continental breakup.Subsequent to 1300 Ma,the NCC and NAC exhibit very different magmatic histories,indicating that separation of these two cratons occurred,likely subsequent to the ca.1320 Ma LIP event.A comparison of Paleo-Mesoproterozoic black shales from the NCC and NAC provides further evidence for close connections between these regions during this period.Black shales of the Chuanlianggou Formation in the northern NCC and the Cuizhuang Formation in the southern NCC were deposited in the age range ca.1650-1635 Ma and can be correlated with ca.1640-1635 Ma black shales in the Barney Creek Formation of the NAC.Deposition of black shales within the Xiamaling Formation in the NCC and the Velkerri and Kyalla formations of the McArthur Basin in the NAC occurred synchronously at ca.1380-1360 Ma.Our results from matching of LIP ages and black shales combined with paleomagnetic data show that the northern-northeastern margin of the NCC was connected to the northern margin of the NAC from ca.1800 Ma to 1300 Ma.This long-lived late Paleoproterozoic to mid-Mesoproterozoic connection lasted for at least 500 million years until separation of the NCC from the NAC between ca.1320 and ca.1230-1220 Ma.展开更多
文摘Venusian coronae are large(60-2600 km diameter)tectono-magmatic features characterized by quasi-circular graben-fissure systems and topographic features such as a central dome,central depression,circular rim or circular
文摘The Indian shield comprises a number of Archean–Paleoproterozoic cratonic blocks and predominantly Meso–Neoproterozoic mobile belts with Archean protoliths.All these ancient cratons were thought to be integral parts of
基金supported by project of The Academy Hassan II for Science and Technology (Morocco) to NY
文摘Morocco hosts a Dyke Swarm Bonanza!Remarkable mafic dyke and sill swarms(plumbing system of Large Igneous Provinces,LIPs)have been recognized in the Sahara and in most inliers in the Anti-Atlas of southern
文摘The Anti-Atlas belt of southern Morocco is situated on the northern edge of the West African craton(WAC).It corresponds to a broad anticlinorium some 800 km long and 200 km wide,trending ENE-WSW,parallel to the
文摘The Singhbhum craton of the eastern India consists of the Singhbhum Granite Complex(SGC)and the Chotanagpur Gneissic Complex(CGC)separated by the Singhbhum Mobile Belt(SMB).The CGC is intruded by Mesoproterozoic as well as Cretaceous mafic dykes;in
文摘Giant mafic dyke swarms are a key component of the feeder system of Large Igneous Provinces（LIPs）,large volume（>0.1 Mkm;;frequently above>1 M km;）,mainly mafic（-ultramafic）magmatic events of intraplate affinity.
文摘The Beta-Atla-Themis(BAT)region on Venus is characterized by large volcanic rises,major rift zones(chasmata),radiating,linear,and circumferential grabenfissure systems,and coronae.Its most prominent features
文摘The Eglab-Yetti region of southwestern Algeria is a main part of the Reguibat shield of the West African craton(WAC)which consists of Archean to Paleoprotzrozoic basement.The region hosts numerous
文摘The Eastern Desert of Egypt hosts numerous undeformed to slightly deformed mafic dyke swarms which have previously been poorly characterized.Systematic use of full resolution Google Earth?images yields an initial
文摘Several regional maps of mafic dyke swarms(e.g.,Buchan and Ernst,2004,2013;Vuollo and Huhma,2005;Peng,2015)have been published in recent years,as well as an earlier global dyke compilation map(Ernst et al.,1996).
文摘Several generations of mafic dyke swarms of different ages and geochemical characteristics cut Precambrian rocks of the southern part of the Siberian craton(Irkutsk Promontory).Each generation of dykes is related to a
文摘Work is currently underway to produce a map in Arc GISTM 10 of the mafic dyke swarms and related units(volcanics,sills and layered intrusions)of Russia and adjacent regions at a scale of 1:5,000,000.Over the past
文摘The surface of Venus features a large number(>500)of quasi-circular tectono-magmatic features known as coronae.Coronae are characterized in part by their topographic characteristics,which can be diverse and
文摘We present a summary of late Paleoproterozoic to Neoproterozoic mafic magmatism in the Siberian craton which allows us distinguish following main pulses of mafic dyke emplacement:1)1860–1850 Ma mafic dykes are localized within the
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.41725011,41920104004)the National Key Research and Development Project of China(Grant No.2020YFA0714803)+1 种基金REE was partially supported by Russian Mega-Grant(Grant No.14.Y26.31.0012)We are grateful to Darryl Stacey and Shannon Walsh(both NTGS)for help during drill core sample collecting in Darwin,Australia.The manuscript has benefited from thoughtful and constructive reviews by two anonymous reviewers,which significantly improved the quality of our paper.Tim Munson publishes with the permission of the Executive Director,Northern Territory Geological Survey.
文摘Comparisons of large igneous provinces(UPs)and black shales from different cratons can provide important constraints on Precambrian paleogeographic reconstructions and a better understanding of the environmental effects of large-scale volcanic events.A comparison of intraplate mafic events mostly interpreted as LIPs or portions of LIPs(LIP fragments/remnants due to continental breakup or erosion)from the North China Craton(NCC)and North Australian Craton(NAC)shows good correlation in the age range from 1800 Ma to 1300 Ma,and four robust age matches at ca.1790-1770 Ma,ca.1730 Ma,ca.1680-1670 Ma and ca.1320 Ma have been identified.Most notably,the coeval ca.1320 Ma Yanliao LIP in the eastern-northern NCC and the Derim Derim-Galiwinku LIP in the NAC are also characterized by similar field occurences and dominantly subalkaline tholeiitic basalts and intraplate geochemical compositions,and are interpreted as portions of the same LIP,separated by continental breakup.Subsequent to 1300 Ma,the NCC and NAC exhibit very different magmatic histories,indicating that separation of these two cratons occurred,likely subsequent to the ca.1320 Ma LIP event.A comparison of Paleo-Mesoproterozoic black shales from the NCC and NAC provides further evidence for close connections between these regions during this period.Black shales of the Chuanlianggou Formation in the northern NCC and the Cuizhuang Formation in the southern NCC were deposited in the age range ca.1650-1635 Ma and can be correlated with ca.1640-1635 Ma black shales in the Barney Creek Formation of the NAC.Deposition of black shales within the Xiamaling Formation in the NCC and the Velkerri and Kyalla formations of the McArthur Basin in the NAC occurred synchronously at ca.1380-1360 Ma.Our results from matching of LIP ages and black shales combined with paleomagnetic data show that the northern-northeastern margin of the NCC was connected to the northern margin of the NAC from ca.1800 Ma to 1300 Ma.This long-lived late Paleoproterozoic to mid-Mesoproterozoic connection lasted for at least 500 million years until separation of the NCC from the NAC between ca.1320 and ca.1230-1220 Ma.
