Reinitiation of modern-style plate tectonics in the Early Neoproterozoic: Evidence from a ∼930 Ma blueschist-facies terrane in South China

When and how plate tectonics operated throughout Earth's history remain a matter of debate. The absence of low-temperature/high-pressure metamorphic rocks during Earth's middle age (∼1.8–0.8 Ga) leads to some arguing for a temporary shutdown or change of modern-style plate tectonics throug...

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Main Authors: Wu, L-G, Chen, Y, Palin, RM, Li, Q-L, Zhao, L, Li, Y-B, Li, C-F, Li, Y-L, Li, X-H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023