The pre-Devonian tectonic framework of Xing’an–Mongolia orogenic belt (XMOB) in north China

• Published in: Journal of Asian earth sciences Vol. 97; pp. 183 - 196
• Main Authors: Xu, Bei, Zhao, Pan, Wang, Yanyang, Liao, Wen, Luo, Zhiwen, Bao, Qingzhong, Zhou, Yongheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Block; Central Asian Orogenic Belt; Suture; Tectonic division; Xing’an Mongolia orogenic belt; Central Asian Orogenic Belt; Block; Tectonic division; Xing’an Mongolia orogenic belt; Suture

•A new tectonic division of the Xing’an–Mongolia orogenic belt (XMOB) in north China has been presented.•Four blocks and four sutures have been recognized in the XMOB.•The XMOB belongs to a pre-middle Devonian multiple orogenic belt in the Central Asian Orogenic Belt (CAOB). A new tectonic division...