Multi-stage uplift of the Tibetan Plateau during the Cenozoic implies a complex geodynamic process.In this paper,we review main geodynamic models for the uplift of the plateau,and,in particular,analyze the spatio-temp...Multi-stage uplift of the Tibetan Plateau during the Cenozoic implies a complex geodynamic process.In this paper,we review main geodynamic models for the uplift of the plateau,and,in particular,analyze the spatio-temporal framework of the Cenozoic deformation structures,which are closely related to the deep geodynamic mechanism for the plateau uplift.From this perspective,significant change of the deformation regime over the Tibetan Plateau occurred by the middle-late Miocene,while thrust and thrust-folding system under NS compression was succeded by extension or stress-relaxation.Meanwhile,a series of large-scale strike-slip faults commenced or was kinemtically reversed.Based on a systematic synthesis of the structure deformation,magmatism,geomorphological process and geophysical exploration,we propose a periodical model of alternating crustal compression and extension for episodic uplift of the Tibetan Plateau.展开更多
The continent of China is grouped into Pan-Cathaysian blocks,Laurasia and Gondwana Continental margins and relics of three oceans-Paleoasian,Tethys,and Pacific as a whole.In detail,the continent of China grew up by co...The continent of China is grouped into Pan-Cathaysian blocks,Laurasia and Gondwana Continental margins and relics of three oceans-Paleoasian,Tethys,and Pacific as a whole.In detail,the continent of China grew up by coalescence of three blocks or platforms (North China,Tarim and Yangtze)and eight orogenic belts (Altay-Inner Mongolia-Daxinganling,Tianshan-Junggar-Beishan,Qinling-Qilian- Kunlun,Qiangtang-Sanjiang,Gangdise,Himalaya,Cathaysia,Eastern Taiwan)during the processes of oceanic crust disappearance and acceretionary-collision of continental crusts.In the orogenic belts,six convergent crustal consumption zones (Ertix-Xar Moron,South Tianshan,Kuanping-Foziling,Bangong co-Shuanghu-Nujiang-Changning-Menglian,Yarlung-Tsangpo,Jiangshao-Chenzhou-Qinfang)have been distinguished.Correspondingly,the strata of the continent of China are subdivided into 17 tectonicstrata superregions,which tectonically belong to three blocks or platforms,six convergent crustal consumption zones and eight orogenic series,respectively.This division is based mainly on differences of tectonic environment and tectonic evolution among blocks,zones and belts,including the timing of when the oceanic crusts transferred into continental crusts,the paleobiogeographic features,and the types of strata.展开更多
基金supported by the National Special Project on the Tibetan Plateau of the China Geological Survey (1212011121261, 1212010610103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 41202144, 40902060)
文摘Multi-stage uplift of the Tibetan Plateau during the Cenozoic implies a complex geodynamic process.In this paper,we review main geodynamic models for the uplift of the plateau,and,in particular,analyze the spatio-temporal framework of the Cenozoic deformation structures,which are closely related to the deep geodynamic mechanism for the plateau uplift.From this perspective,significant change of the deformation regime over the Tibetan Plateau occurred by the middle-late Miocene,while thrust and thrust-folding system under NS compression was succeded by extension or stress-relaxation.Meanwhile,a series of large-scale strike-slip faults commenced or was kinemtically reversed.Based on a systematic synthesis of the structure deformation,magmatism,geomorphological process and geophysical exploration,we propose a periodical model of alternating crustal compression and extension for episodic uplift of the Tibetan Plateau.
基金the Foundation of the Geological Survey of China (DD20160351,121201004000 150013,121201102000150012)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFC0601005)the National Science Foundation of China (41772107).
文摘The continent of China is grouped into Pan-Cathaysian blocks,Laurasia and Gondwana Continental margins and relics of three oceans-Paleoasian,Tethys,and Pacific as a whole.In detail,the continent of China grew up by coalescence of three blocks or platforms (North China,Tarim and Yangtze)and eight orogenic belts (Altay-Inner Mongolia-Daxinganling,Tianshan-Junggar-Beishan,Qinling-Qilian- Kunlun,Qiangtang-Sanjiang,Gangdise,Himalaya,Cathaysia,Eastern Taiwan)during the processes of oceanic crust disappearance and acceretionary-collision of continental crusts.In the orogenic belts,six convergent crustal consumption zones (Ertix-Xar Moron,South Tianshan,Kuanping-Foziling,Bangong co-Shuanghu-Nujiang-Changning-Menglian,Yarlung-Tsangpo,Jiangshao-Chenzhou-Qinfang)have been distinguished.Correspondingly,the strata of the continent of China are subdivided into 17 tectonicstrata superregions,which tectonically belong to three blocks or platforms,six convergent crustal consumption zones and eight orogenic series,respectively.This division is based mainly on differences of tectonic environment and tectonic evolution among blocks,zones and belts,including the timing of when the oceanic crusts transferred into continental crusts,the paleobiogeographic features,and the types of strata.
