Regional metamorphism at extreme conditions: Implications for orogeny at convergent plate margins

• Published in: Journal of Asian earth sciences Vol. 145; pp. 46 - 73
• Main Authors: Zheng, Yong-Fei, Chen, Ren-Xu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2017
• Subjects: Continental rift; Plate subduction; Regional metamorphism; Ultrahigh pressure; Ultrahigh temperature; Continental rift; Ultrahigh pressure; Plate subduction; Ultrahigh temperature; Regional metamorphism

[Display omitted] •Alpine-type HP to UHP metamorphism is associated with crustal subduction at low geothermal gradients.•Barrovian/Buchan-type HT to UHT metamorphism is associated lithospheric thinning at high geothermal gradients.•Metamorphic dehydration of crustal rocks is dominant in cold to ultr...