Petrological and geochemical characteristics of mafic rocks from the Neoproterozoic Sugetbrak Formation in the northwestern Tarim Block,China

The Neoproterozoic Sugetbrak Formation in the Aksu area,which is located at the northwest margin of Tarim Block,comprises mafic rocks and provides key records of the evolution of the Rodinia supercontinent.However,the genetic relationship among these mafic rocks exposed in different geographical sections are still unclear.In this study,the petrology,geochemistry,and Sr-Nd-Pb isotope geochemistry of the mafic rocks exposed in the Aksu-Wushi and Yuermeinark areas have been studied in some detail along three sections.The authors found that the mafic rocks in these three typical sections were mainly composed of pyroxene and plagioclase,containing a small amount of Fe-Ti oxides and with typical diabasic textures.All the mafic rocks in this region also showed similar geochemical compositions.They were characterised by high TiO_(2)contents(1.47%–3.59%)and low MgO(3.52%–7.88%),K_(2)O(0.12%–1.21%).Large ionic lithophile elements(LILEs)(Rb,Sr,and Cs)were significantly depleted.Meanwhile,high field strength elements(HFSEs)were relatively enriched.In the samples,light rare earth elements(LREEs)were enriched,while heavy rare earth elements(HREEs)were depleted.Based on the Zr/Nb,Nb/Y,and Zr/TiO_(2)ratios,the Aksu mafic rocks belong to a series of sub-alkaline and alkaline transitional rocks.The mafic rocks along the three typical sections showed similar initial values of^(87)Sr/^(86)Sr(I_(Sr))(0.7052–0.7097)and ε_(Nd)(t)(–0.70 to–5.35),while the Pb isotopic compositions with^(206)Pb/^(204)Pb,^(207)Pb/^(204)Pb and^(208)Pb/^(204)Pb values of 16.908–17.982,15.487–15.721,37.276–38.603,respectively.Most of the samples plot into the area near EM-Ⅰ,indicating that the magma of the mafic rocks might have derived from a relatively enriched mantle with some crustal materials involved.The geochemical element characteristics of most samples showed typical OIB-type geochemical characteristics indicating that the source region had received metasomatism of recycled materials.Combining with the regional geological background and geochemical data,we inferred that the mafic rocks of the Sugetbrak Formation in the Aksu area were formed in an intraplate rift environment.Summarily,based on our study,the mafic rocks of the Sugetbrak Formation in the Aksu area were derived from a common enriched mantle source,and they were product of a magmatic event during the rift development period caused by the breakup of the Rodinia supercontinent.

Apparent Polar Wander Path from the Tarim Block in China

The apparent polar wander (APW) path from the Tarim block consists of palaeo-magnetic poles ofDevonian (λ=16°N, ψ= 165° E. A_(95)=4°). Late Carboniferous (λ=41° N, ψ=160° E, A_(95)=4°).Permian (λ=61°N, ψ=177° E. A_(95)=9°). Early Triassic (λ=69° N. ψ=183° E. A_(95)=11°) andJurassic/Cretaceous (λ=65° N, ψ=214° E. A_(95)=6°) times. On the basis of this APW path, it is con-cluded that the Tarim block was subducted beneath the Kazakstan plate between Devonian and Permiantimes. The Tarim, North China and South China blocks were sutured between the Early Triassic and EarlyCretaceous. Tarim had moved eastward some 2000 km relative to Siberia since the Cretaceous.

Neoproterozoic-Paleozoic Tectonic Evolution of the Northeastern Tarim Block： Constraints from ^40Ar/^39Ar Geochronology in the Kuluketage Area, NW China

Seventeen new ^40Ar/^39Ar analyses reported for ten Tarim Precambrian basement samples from the Kuluketage area, are applied to reconstruct the regional thermo-tectonic history together with previously published data. Eight samples were taken adjacent to the Xingdi and Xinger faults, major structures in the study area, whereas a further two were sampled at some distance from the faults. 4^40Ar/^39Ar data from the latter record rapid cooling following a Neoproterozoic magmatic/metamorphic event and mild Paleozoic thermal disturbance. Paleozoic ^40Ar/^39Ar ages from the study area, as well as from the Central Tianshan and eastern Southern Tianshan suggest two strong deformational periods at ~390 Ma and ~300 Ma. During the older period, argon isotopic systems were reset/disturbed by high temperature related to arc magmatism resulting from subduction of the South Tianshan paleo-oceanic crust, possibly in combination with reactivation of Precambrian faults. The younger period is characterized by widespread late Carboniferous-early Permian intracontinental deformation, which is related to the final amalgamation of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt. Previously published apatite fission track data attest to a long history of post-collisional cooling, which is attributed to continued propagation of deformation within the Central Asian Orogenic Belt.

Origin of the Neoproterozoic Baijianshan Banded Iron Formation at the Southeastern Margin of the Tarim Block in NW China:Implication for an Extremely Reducing Ocean

The Neoproterozoic banded iron formations(BIFs)were closely associated with the“Snowball Earth”during the breakup of the Rodinia,thus they played an important role in our understanding of the atmospheric and oceanic oxygen levels during this period.In this contribution,the Neoproterozoic(ca.737 Ma)Baijianshan BIF at Southeast Tarim,northwestern China was identified.Magnetite is the dominated iron-species,which occurs as the lamina interbedded with chert.The BIF contains low concentrations of trace elements,and is depleted in light rare earth elements(LREEs)based on comparison with the Post-Archean Australian Shale(PAAS).In addition,the BIF exhibits slightly positive La-Eu anomalies,negligible Ce anomalies,insignificant Y anomalies,chondritic Y/Ho ratios(23-32),and slightly chondritic initial ε_(Nd)(t=737 Ma)values(−0.45 to 1.46,averaging 0.37).All these features indicate that the precipitation of Baijianshan BIF was closely related to the submarine low-T hydrothermal fluids with little detrital contribution.Moreover,the Baijianshan BIF is characterized by the significant enrichment of heavy Fe isotopes,with δ^(57)Fe_(IRMM-014) values ranging from 1.78‰ to 3.05‰,revealing the partial oxidation of Fe^(2+) into Fe^(3+) during the precipitation of this BIF.Our data suggest that the formation of Baijianshan BIF was closely associated with a significantly reducing ocean,which most likely was isolated from the oxidized atmosphere by a local ice sheet.This Neoproterozoic Baijianshan ocean has the initial oxygen levels as low as,or even lower than that of Archean and Paleoproterozoic oceans.

Evolution of the Nanhua-Sinian Rifts in the Tarim Block

The Tarim block,located in northwestern China,is one of the largest blocks in China.Precambrian rifts in the Tarim block control the evolution of Paleozoic rifts.On the basis of previous research by other authors,and also

Sedimentary microtopography in sequence stratigraphic framework of Upper Ordovician and its control over penecontemporaneous karstification,No.I slope break,Tazhong,Tarim block

In order to reveal the relationship between the penecontemporaneous karstification and sedimentary microtopography in sequence stratigraphy,the sequence stratigraphic framework of Lianglitage formation in Upper Ordovician is studied according to the well drilling,logging,geophysical data,detailed observations of core and the paleontology.The Lianglitage formation belongs to the sequence Ⅳ of Ordovician.The second member of Lianglitage formation is prograde sedimentation in highstand systems tract,and is favorable for developing reef flat.The development scale and thickness of reef flat are controlled by the variation of secondary sea level.The types and characteristics of karst in the highstand systems tract show that the late highstand systems tract is dissolved and cemented by the meteoric fresh water and mixed water.Penecontemporaneous karstification is developed at the top of parasequence and high place of geomorphology.Atmospheric diagenetic lens is formed.The developing regulations and controlling factors of penecontemporaneous karstification can provide new clues to the prediction and exploration of favorable reservoir in this area.

Petrogenesis of the Xuanwoling mafic–ultramafic intrusion in the northeastern Tarim Block(Northwest China)

Beishan Terrane, located in the northeast of the Tarim Block, in northwest China, has developed a 500-km long and 100-km wide belt of Permian mafic–ultramafic intrusions One of these mafic–ultramafic intrusions, the Xuanwoling Intrusion, is composed of dunite, troctolite, olivine gabbros and gabbros, with cumulate texture and rhythmic layering The crystallization sequence is olivine ? spinel ? plagio clase ? pyroxene, indicating that the crystallization pressure is lower than 0.5–0.8 GPa and that the intrusion has undergone variable degrees of crustal contamination, increasing from dunite to gabbros. The olivines found in the Xuanwoling Intrusion have high Fo values(up to 90), suggesting a primary magma with a high composition of mg. It is likely that this high-mg magma was produced at extremely high temperatures(1,330–1,350 °C), and as a result, Nd–Sr isotopic compositions similar to oceanic island basalts are found in the Xuanwoling Intrusion, which we propose arose from the mantle plume.

Geochemistry of the Granites in the Tamuqi Area on the Southern Margin of Tarim Block

This study shows that the intrusive rocks distributed in the Aoyiqieke-Tamuqi area on the southern margin of the Tarim Block are composed of gabbro, diorite, granodiorite and granite, which constitute regionally a nearly EW-trending tectono-magmatic belt. Petrochemically the diorite, granodiorite and granite belong to the calc-alkaline, high-K series, with Na 2O/K 2O ratios varying between 0.83 and 2.63. M/F ratios in the diorite are within the range of 0.44- 0.70 and those of the granodiorite (granite) are 0.45- 0.87. Petrochemistry data show that the intrusive complexes are of the I type and their ΣREE is slightly variable, within the range of 178.31- 229.01×10 -6. The LREE/HREE ratios of the diorite and granite are 3.78- 5.13 and 6.69- 7.66, respectively. The plutons usually show moderate negative Eu anomalies with δEu values ranging from 0.53 to 0.82, showing almost no difference among different rocks. The (La/Yb) N values of diorite and granite are 12.39- 14.86 and 22.07- 26.03, respectively. The diorite and granite possess very similar REE distribution patterns, indicating that they were both derived from the same source. As for their trace element ratios, the diorite has higher Nb/Ta ratios than the granite, which are 15.73- 17.16 and 12.03- 15.01, respectively. It can be seen that the Nb/Ta ratios of the diorite are much closer to the average mantle ( 17.5). Their Zr/Hf ratios are very close to each other, within the range of 29-34. Th/Y ratios in the diorite are 0.42- 0.80 (all less than unity) while those of the granite are 1.02- 2.04. Some difference is also noticed in Ti/V between the diorite and the granite ( 52.6- 54.2 for the former and 52.6- 54.2 for the latter). As compared with ocean ridge granites, both diorite and granite are characterized by remarkable LILE enrichment, as well as by moderate negative Ba and postive Ce anomalies. The contents of Nb and Ta in the diorite and granite are equivalent to those of the ocean ridge granites, but the contents of Zr, Hf, Sm, Y, and Yb are all lower than those of the ocean ridge granites, indicating that these granites are similar to the island-arc granites of Chile. From their geochemical characteristics, it is considered that the intrusive rocks in the area studied were formed in an island-arc environment at the continental margin.

Neoproterozoic sedimentary facies and glacial periods in the southwest of Tarim Block

Based on the analysis of sedimentary facies and chemical index of alteration(CIA) in Nanhua and Ediacaran Systems in the southwest of Tarim Block,some features of glacial records in Neoproterozoic become more clear.Six sedimentary facies have been divided in the study area,including alluvial fan facies,lacustrine facies,glacial facies,littoral facies,neritic facies,and lagoonal facies,showing that this area underwent a process from continent to marine,with mainly littoral and neritic sedimentation.Two cold events have been recognized by analysis of CIA values in the study area,called Bolong and Yutang glaciation,respectively.They present as thick-layer tillite deposition in the Bolong Formation and thin-layer tillite deposition in the Yutang Formation,respectively.The Bolong glacial period in the study area can be correlated to the Yulmeinak glacial period in Aksu area,Tereeken glacial period in Qurugtagh area,and the Nantuo glacial period in South China,which is equivalent to the universally acknowledged Marinoan glacial period.The Yutang glacial period can be correlated to the Hankalchough glacial period in Qurugtagh,which is equivalent to Gaskers glaciation in Newfoundland.

Cenozoic paleomagnetic results and phanerozoic apparent polar wandering path of Tarim Block

New paleomagnetic data from Cenozoic rocks in Tarim enable us to revise the Phanerozoic apparent polar wandering path (APWP) of this block. This modified Tarim APWA is supported by data from other Chinese blocks. On the basis of the APWA, it is concluded that Tarim rode on a plate subducting under the Kazakhstan plate between Carboniferous and Permian time. By the Late Permian, subduction had finished. The APWP also revealed that tectonic evolution of the Tarim was characterized by northern latitudinal displacement during the Paleozoic time, while Tarim remained at relative low latitude (about 20°) untill Cretaceous.

塔里木盆地星火井区深层薄储层地震预测

星火井区巴什基奇克组顶部储层埋深超过5 000 m,为超深层强非均质性碎屑岩储层,是塔里木盆地新和地区重要生产层段。储层埋藏深度大、厚度薄、研究区完钻井数量少,勘探开发难度很大。由于传统的地震预测技术精度不够,薄储层预测一直是制约星火井区超深层油气藏勘探开发的瓶颈技术。为落实星火井区薄储层分布特征,利用模型正演明确了星火井区超深薄储层在不同分辨率模型下的地震响应特征、基于谱反演方法的拓频技术提高地震分辨率,识别出超深层6 m以内的薄储层,进而使用波形指示反演技术刻画出薄储层的展布特征。薄储层预测结果与实钻井结果的吻合率超过87%,证明正演-拓频-反演技术在星火井区具有很高的准确性。研究结果可以为与星火井区地质背景相同地区的油藏开发提供借鉴。

塔里木盆地塔河北部“过溶蚀残留型”断溶体发育特征及其成因

为了研究塔里木盆地塔河北部强剥蚀区海西早期古岩溶洞穴发育特征,用古地貌恢复、岩溶水系统分析、测井-岩心洞穴识别和地震属性刻画等方法进行了YQ5井区的洞穴类型样式识别、缝洞结构刻画和洞穴成因演化研究。研究结果表明:YQ5井区在塔河油田Ⅱ号和Ⅲ号古岩溶台地北部的地势平缓区,总体为多期次岩溶叠加改造后的残留地貌,主要发育幅差较小的溶峰洼地、溶丘洼地和溶丘平原,南部发育NE向展布的峰丛垄脊沟谷。与塔河油田主体区及斜坡区不同,YQ5井区地下和地表水系的流向与地貌趋势不一致,岩溶水系统遭受构造作用破坏,导致补给、径流和排泄的岩溶水循环过程不完整。YQ5井区主要发育暗河型洞穴和“过溶蚀残留型”断溶体。暗河型洞穴充填较为严重,洞穴的有效储集空间受到破坏,影响油气开发效果。岩溶台地的构造抬升造成区域侵蚀基准面的下降,顺走滑断裂的垂向侵蚀作用有利于“过溶蚀残留型”断溶体的持续发育和保存,油气开发效果好。“过溶蚀残留型”断溶体的发育主控因素为走滑断裂、地层剥蚀强度和负向地貌。与塔河古岩溶台地演化过程一致,YQ5井区的岩溶演化经历深切曲流期、岩溶改造期和下渗断溶期3个阶段。暗河型洞穴被持续改造破坏,断溶体则持续建造。

塔里木盆地东部超深层油气勘探快速实现新突破

塔里木盆地东部蕴藏着丰富的油气资源,是我国陆上油气资源增储上产的重点地区。在国家油气勘查开采体制改革、新一轮找矿突破战略行动等政策背景下,中央-地方-企业紧密融合新机制助推了油气勘探开发快速实现突破的新模式,带来了极大的经济效益和社会效益。创新优化制定了塔东尉犁西1区块勘探部署方案,实现了8000 m以深地质层位设计和实钻对比“零”误差,取得了信源1井、信源2井、信源3井超深层油气重大发现。同时,形成了一系列科技创新成果,提高了超深层地质体识别精度,形成了地质工程一体化技术体系,明确了缝洞型储层发育区,形成了2亿t级规模超深层油气富集新区。新机制新模式开辟了“十四五”油气增储上产新领域,奠定了塔东油气资源接续基地建设基础,推进了新一轮找矿突破战略行动目标的实现。

塔里木板块与哥伦比亚超大陆的联系

塔里木拼贴时代和方式以及塔里木板块与哥伦比亚超大陆联系是塔里木板块形成演化中的关键问题,也是前寒武纪超大陆重建的重要问题,对塔里木盆地基底性质研究和油气勘探具有重要的理论意义和应用价值。本文首先通过南、北塔里木差异性对比分析和拼合时间的地质年代统计分析,探讨了形成统一的塔里木板块的时间问题。进一步基于大地构造比较学分析,将塔里木板块和扬子板块与世界其他板块的地质亲缘性开展综合对比分析,并结合古地磁数据分析和造山带及俯冲带对比分析,探讨了塔里木板块与哥伦比亚超大陆的关系。本文认为19~20亿年北塔里木向南塔里木俯冲并发生陆陆碰撞,形成了统一的塔里木板块。9~19亿年前塔里木板块、扬子板块与印度板块有较强的地质亲缘性,都处于哥伦比亚超大陆的西部边缘,并在地块周缘存在俯冲带,与北美板块东南缘的俯冲带具一定的可对比性;而华北板块与西伯利亚板块、波罗的板块亲缘性较强,位于古赤道附近,处于哥伦比亚超大陆的东部边缘。构造热事件的地质亲缘性表明塔里木、扬子和华北克拉通都是哥伦比亚超大陆周缘的小型克拉通,共同参与了哥伦比亚超大陆的汇聚过程。

塔里木地块新元古代冰期事件研究进展

新元古代冰碛岩地层记录了“雪球地球”极端气候事件重要的地质信息。塔里木地块东北缘库鲁克塔格地区、西北缘阿克苏地区和西南缘叶城地区新元古代冰碛岩地层露头发育,是研究新元古代冰期事件的理想基地。文章基于塔里木地块周缘新元古界详实的野外地质调查工作,综合了地层学、同位素年代学、岩石地球化学等研究,聚焦冰碛岩地层沉积时代这一核心问题,建立新元古代冰期格架。冰期事件对比显示,贝义西冰期(库鲁克塔格地区)相当于Kaigas冰期(国际),阿勒通沟冰期(库鲁克塔格地区)、巧恩布拉克冰期(阿克苏地区)、波龙冰期(叶城地区)相当于Sturtian冰期(国际),特瑞爱肯冰期(库鲁克塔格地区)、尤尔美那克冰期(阿克苏地区)、雨塘冰期(叶城地区)相当于Marinoan冰期(国际),汉格尔乔克冰期(库鲁克塔格地区)相当于Gaskiers冰期(国际)。同时基于冰期事件对比关系,建议根据国际地层委员会的最新划分方案将塔里木地块南华系底界调整为与全球性Sturtian冰期沉积底界相当的层位。通过探讨新元古代冰期事件与古老烃源岩发育的耦合关系,分析了新元古界优质烃源岩的发育潜力,指出塔里木地块新元古界具备良好的油气成藏地质条件。塔里木地块新元古代冰期事件的研究,对推进该地块前寒武纪基础地质研究及深层—超深层油气勘探具有重要意义,是介入新元古界基础科学研究的有效切入点。

塔里木地块与古亚洲/特提斯构造体系的对接

塔里木盆地为环形山链所环绕,北缘为古亚洲体系的天山弧形山链,南缘为特提斯体系的西昆仑-阿尔金弧形山链。自新元古代晚期以来,塔里木地块及周缘地区经历了古亚洲洋盆和特提斯洋盆的开启、俯冲、闭合以及微陆块多次碰撞造山,发生多期的构造、岩浆及成矿作用。特别是受印度/亚洲碰撞(60～50Ma)以来的近程效应和远程效应影响,使塔里木盆地周缘发生强烈的隆升、缩短及走滑变形,形成了现今复杂的环型造山系,完成了古亚洲体系和特提斯体系与塔里木地块的最终对接。塔里木地块与周缘两大构造体系的焊接是从早古生代开始的。研究表明,早古生代末期塔里木已与西昆仑-阿尔金始特提斯造山系链接一起。此时,塔里木地块东段与中天山增生弧地体碰撞,而西段在晚古生代与中天山增生弧地体碰撞。塔里木盆地周缘早古生代造山系中存在早古生代中期和早古生代晚期的两次造山事件,致使塔里木盆地内映现两个早古生代构造不整合面:晚奥陶世-志留纪之间的角度不整合和中晚泥盆世与早古生代之间的角度不整合。塔里木盆地早古生代的古地理、古环境和古构造研究表明,塔里木早古生代台地位于盆地的中西部,盆地东部为陆缘斜坡和深海/半深海沉积盆地,与南天山早古生代被动陆缘链接。印度/亚洲碰撞导致塔里木盆地西南缘的喜马拉雅西构造结的形成与不断推进,使特提斯构造体系与古亚洲构造体系在西构造结处靠拢及对接,终使塔里木盆地最后定型。

塔里木中央隆起区上奥陶统的牙形刺

塔里木板块中央隆起区的上奥陶统,即巴楚露头剖面吐木休克组和良里塔格组以及塔克拉玛干沙漠腹地塔中油田井下良里塔格组皆为灰岩相。作者对前人报道的牙形刺带作了修改,首次系统描述牙形刺动物群全貌,共计14属21种。在曾归入Pygodus serra带和P. anserinus带的吐木休克组底部和下部发现Yangtzeplacognathus jianyeensis,故应改为Yangtzeplacognathus jianyeensis带;吐木休克组中部因发现Baltoniodus alobatus和B.variabilis共生,应属B. alobatus带。在Yangtzeplacognathus jianyeensis带和Baltoniodus alobatus带之间尚未发现可靠的B. variabilis,因此是否存在B. variabilis带尚存疑问。巴楚露头区上奥陶统的牙形刺序列由下而上应为Yangtzeplacognathus jianyeensis带, Baltoniodus variabilis带?,B. alobatus带和Belodina confluens带。塔中的良里塔格组则可识别出B. confluens带和Yaoxianognathus yaoxianensis带。将中央隆起区牙形刺动物群组合与其相邻的柯坪地块进行对比,说明晚奥陶世因两个地理区水深的差异导致牙形刺带完整性的差异。

塔里木板块塔中上奥陶统良里塔格组的核形石

核形石包壳特征是分类的重要依据,包壳形态在一定程度取决于其生长环境中的水流能量因素。塔中油田3口井上奥陶统凯迪阶良里塔格组礁滩相所显示的生态指标具有差异性,其中核形石形态学与其产出层位沉积时的能量条件具有很大程度的协同。全包裹型圆形或椭圆形核形石多见于颗粒灰岩和泥粒状灰岩,代表中—高能沉积环境;正常核形石在高能环境出现频率较大;薄皮型核形石多为中等能量的产物;半包裹型核形石多见于灰泥基质的粒泥状灰岩—泥粒状灰岩,指示水流能量偏低的环境,复合型核形石具备半包裹型和全包裹型核形石特征,代表水动力条件相对较强、中高等能量相互交替的环境。

塔里木块体北部泥盆—石炭纪陆缘构造演化:盆地充填序列与物源体系约束

陆缘洋-陆转换或盆-山转换复杂多变,沉积作用活跃,但迄今认识有限。文中基于对陆块和造山带地层格架的梳理和建立,选择塔里木块体北缘与南天山之间两条较完整的泥盆—石炭系典型剖面开展盆地与沉积序列研究。泥盆纪—早石炭世维宪早期发育碱性玄武岩、放射虫硅质岩和浊积岩,而早石炭世维宪晚期—晚石炭世发育序列清晰的中厚层状碳酸盐岩、碎屑岩及其混合沉积组合,指示洋-陆转换已经发生。进一步重点分析了其中砂岩碎屑重矿物样品19个、碎屑锆石同位素年代学（U-Pb及Hf）样品12个,结合砂岩骨架组分特征综合解析了物源体系与构造演变机制。研究表明,泥盆纪—早石炭世维宪早期,塔里木块体北缘东部发育不稳定和差异显著的碎屑组合,并具有接近地层年龄的碎屑锆石,指示了由南向北相对近距离的源汇体系、活动陆缘和混杂沉积的特征;而西部砂岩呈现的较高的成分成熟度和来自塔里木陆块相当数量的锆石年代学特征,则具有被动大陆边缘沉积属性。早石炭世维宪晚期—晚石炭世,塔里木块体北缘东部成分成熟度增高,并出现了一定数量的来自塔里木陆块的碎屑锆石,以及相当部分390~460Ma锆石的εHf（t）显示特征的正值,具有主体再旋回混合造山带的物源构造属性、中-近距离源-汇体系和残留海沉积特征;而在塔里木块体北缘西部,较之前更加明显的较高砂岩成分成熟度和来自塔里木陆块的大量锆石年代学特征,说明具有远距离源汇体系特征,可能指示了更加广阔的残留洋或残留海沉积。这说明尽管南天山洋在早石炭世维宪期以后已经关闭,但直到晚石炭世仍未明显造山。塔里木块体北缘东、西部泥盆—石炭纪陆缘构造及相关盆地系统演化存在显著差异,是中亚地区陆缘裂解、多岛洋闭合、（微）陆块聚合复杂性的体现。

塔里木地块古地磁数据表

古地磁数据是构造地质学定量探讨地块运动的重要数据 .本文依据古地磁数据可靠性判别国际公认的一些基本原则 ,积集作者近年来在对塔里木盆地研究中获得的古地磁新成果 ,并结合其他学者发表的古地磁数据 ,编制了塔里木盆地显生宙以来的古地磁综合数据表 .这些数据将为进一步研究塔里木盆地的构造演化、地质发展历史、塔里木与华北、华南板块的相互关系提供参考 .