Nature Communications (Sep 2018)
Multi-terrane structure controls the contrasting lithospheric evolution beneath the western and central–eastern Tibetan plateau
Abstract
The Tibetan plateau is manifested by contrasting along-strike lithospheric structures, but the correlation with multi-terrane configuration remains challenging. Here, the authors show the crucial roles of the original geometric shape of accreted terranes in regulating the lithospheric evolution of Tibetan plateau.