Early Continent Evolution of the North China Craton

1st Edition - March 27, 2024
Editors: Mingguo Zhai, Peng Peng, Yanyan Zhou, Lei Zhao
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 8 9 - 8
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Early Continent Evolution of the North China Craton discusses the tectono-thermal regimes of the early continental crust in the North China Craton (NCC), from the Hadean to the ea… Read more

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Early Continent Evolution of the North China Craton discusses the tectono-thermal regimes of the early continental crust in the North China Craton (NCC), from the Hadean to the early Paleoproterozoic, reconstructing the evolutional framework and facilitating comprehensive understanding of the early continent evolution of the NCC. The book systematically summarizes the Neoarchean metamorphism of the NCC and discusses the implications for the tectonic models of the NCC through compiling evolutional information of the Hadean to the early Paleoproterozoic sequences in the NCC.

Researchers, academics, and students in geology (especially Precambrian Geology), geomorphology, geophysics, and geological engineering will benefit from using this book in applying tectonic models to other cratonic blocks globally, and will understand evolutional information of the largest and oldest cratonic block in China.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Continental crust and general tectonic framework of the North China Craton: a synopsis
Abstract
1.1 General tectonic evolution of the North China Craton
1.2 Major Archean and Paleoproterozoic units
1.3 Distribution of 1965–1790 Ma metamorphism and magmatism in the North China Craton
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Archean outline of the North China Craton
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Microcontinental blocks
2.3 Greenstone belts
References
Chapter 3. Oldest zircons and continental rocks in the North China Craton
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Hadean zircon record
3.3 Occurrence of the Eoarchean rocks
3.4 Sources of the Hadean zircons
3.5 Nature of the Hadean–Eoarchean crust
3.6 Tectonic implications
3.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4. Mesoarchean continental growth and evolution in the North China craton
Abstract
4.1 The Mesoarchean—a geological era in transition
4.2 Distribution of the Mesoarchean rocks in the North China craton
4.3 Neoarchean crustal growth of the North China craton—2.7 Ga peak or 2.5 Ga peak?
4.4 Possible Paleo-Mesoarchean crustal growth
4.5 Preservation bias in the continental growth record
4.6 The Mesoarchean era: a key transition period
4.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Neoarchean crustal evolution of the North China Craton
Abstract
5.1 Neoarchean geological introduction
5.2 The Neoarchean supracrustal rocks
5.3 Comparison with Neoarchean supracrustal sequences
5.4 The Neoarchean tonalite–trondhjemite–granodiorite suits
5.5 Crustal evolution during 2.8–2.5 Ga
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6. Neoarchean metamorphism of the North China Craton
Abstract
6.1 Characteristics of the Neoarchean Metamorphism in the North China Craton
6.2 Metamorphic P–T–t path of the Neoarchean metamorphism
6.3 Tectonic regimes of the North China Craton during Neoarchean
References
Chapter 7. Lithospheric evolution during the 2.5–2.1 Ga critical period following the Neoarchean cratonization
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Spatial and temporal distributions of the 2.5–2.1 Ga magmatism–sedimentary sequences in the North China Craton and their petrogenesis
7.3 The tectonic implications of the 2.5–2.1 Ga magmatism–sedimentary sequences in the North China craton
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8. The early tectonics: from vertical differentiation to horizontal accretion
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Pre-plate tectonics and the formation of microcontinents (>2.7 Ga)
8.3 Eo-plate tectonics and the accretion of microcontinents to form North China cCraton (c. 2.7–2.5 Ga)
8.4 Early tectonics and modern plate tectonics: comparison and discussion
8.5 Concluding remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Mingguo Zhai

Professor Mingguo Zhai works in the State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric Evolution, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and specializes in Precambrian and metamorphic geology, and petrology. His main research interests are Precambrian tectonic evolution in China; High-temperature and high-pressure metamorphiam and reconstruction of Precambrian; Ultra-high-pressure metamorphism and continental collision; Mesozoic tectonic evolution of the North China Block.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric Evolution, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Peng Peng

Professor Peng Peng works in the China-Brazil Joint Geoscience Research Center, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and specializes in Precambrian geology. His research interests include Precambrian tectonics, particularly the Precambrian evolution of cratons, supercontinents and the Earth system, and the comparison of the Precambrian and modern tectonics. Currently, he is an editor/associate editor of Precambrian Research, Island Arc, Analysis and Testing Technology and Instruments, Geotectonica et Metallogenia, etc.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, China-Brazil Joint Geoscience Research Center, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Yanyan Zhou

Professor Yanyan Zhou works in the State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric Evolution, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and specializes in Precambrian geology, Geochronology, and Geochemistry. His research interests are on Precambrian igneous rocks and the Precambrian crustal evolution of North China Craton.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric Evolution, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Lei Zhao

Professor Lei Zhao works in the State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric Evolution, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and specializes in Precambrian geology, Zircon Geochronology, Metamorphic Petrology, and Geochronology.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric Evolution, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China