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A new pattern of the tectonic units and metallogenic belts in Africa continent in terms of lithosphere

Authors :
Rui-zhao Qiu
Ting-dong Li
Qing-hui Xiao
Kai Sun
Yong Liu
Lei Qiu
Xiu-fa Chen
Hong-jun Zhao
Liang-liang Wang
Quan-long Zhu
Xiao-dong Ren
Li-ke Zhao
Source :
China Geology, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 528-542 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
KeAi Communications Co., Ltd., 2022.

Abstract

Based on the comprehensive study of geology and geophysics in African continent, three types of lithosphere (craton-type, orogenic-type and rift-type) can be identified. Considering lithosphere discontinuities as the boundary, two first-order tectonic units (mainly cratonic-type in the west and rift-type in the east) are proposed. Different types of lithosphere can be divided into secondary-order and third-order structural units, and the blocks within lithosphere can be further divided into fourth-order structural units. The geological history, the formation process and significance of different types of lithosphere in African continent are briefly discussed.©2022 China Geology Editorial Office.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20965192
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
China Geology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3abc85dc72844929963fe21eb4a90105
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.31035/cg2021073