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Late Paleoproterozoic–Neoproterozoic (1800–541 Ma) Mafic Dyke Swarms and Rifts in North China

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Abstract

The Late Paleoproterozoic–Neoproterozoic (1800–541 Ma) sedimentation, volcanism and igneous events, and rifting in the North China Craton can be categorized into different stages: (1) Stage 1 (1800–1730 Ma, Early Statherian): It is represented by the Taihang (1780–1770 Ma) and Miyun (~1730 Ma) dyke swarms, the Xiong’er volcanic province (~1780 Ma), and a little clastic sedimentation related to the evolution of the Xiong’er rift. (2) Stage 2 (1730–1600 Ma, Late Statherian): It is represented by the Damiao–Shachang anorthosite–rapakivi granite–dyke complexes (1710–1680 Ma), the Laiwu (~1680 Ma) and Taishan (~1620 Ma) dyke swarms, the Dahongyu lavas (~1620 Ma), and some clastic rocks and a little limestone related to the Yan-Liao rift, the Xiong’er rift, and probably the Bayan Obo rift. (3) Stage 3 (1600–1400 Ma, Calymmian/Jixian): It is represented by the dolomite-dominated strata in the Yan-Liao rift, the Xiong’er rift, and probably the Bayan Obo rift, with little volcanism and magmatism. (4) Stage 4 (1400–1200 Ma, Ectasian): It is represented by the ~1320 Ma dykes–sills–granites and ~1230 Ma Licheng dyke swarm, and the sedimentation dominated by clastic rocks with a little marlstone and limestone possibly limited in the Yan-Liao rift. (5) Stage 5 (1200–1000 Ma, Stenian): It is unclear whether there were any magmatism and deposition during this period. (6) Stage 6 (1000–800 Ma, Tonian): It is represented by the Dashigou (~925 Ma) and Qianlishan (~810 Ma) dyke swarms, the Sariwon (Dalian–Chulan–Zenghekou) sills (925–890 Ma), and clastic rocks/carbonate-dominated sediments within the Xuhuai rift. (7) Stage 7 (800–541 Ma, Cryogenian–Ediacaran): It is uncertain yet if there were any igneous events or sedimentation during this period, although some strata in Henan province are candidates. Multiple stages of rifting indicate a prolonged and stepwise rifting lasting for 1000 Ma, with the center of the rifts shifted from the south (the Xiong’er rift, 1780–1730 Ma) to the north (the Yan-Liao rift, 1730–1200 Ma) and to the southeast (the Xuhuai rift, 1000–800 Ma) of the North China Craton.

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This review has incorporate publications from many experts who have worked in this area. Drs. Mingguo Zhai, Jinghui Guo, Taiping Zhao, Yusheng Wan, Guochun Zhao, Shuwen Liu, Shuanhong Zhang, Hongrui Fan, Guiting Hou, Minli Cui, Linzhi Gao, H.C. Halls, Yanhong He, Baofu Han, Bo Hu, Neng Jiang, T. Kusky, Huaikun Li, Xianhua Li, Qiuli Li, Linzhi Gao, Huichu Wang, Xianghui Li, Songnian Lu, Qingren Meng, Runmin Peng, Xiaolei Wang, Yuejun Wang, Jinhui Yang, Kuifeng Yang, Yan Zhong, and Jianbo Zhou are specially thanked. Our own research is currently supported by the 973 (2012CB416601) and NFSC (41210003 and 41322018) projects.

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Peng, P. (2015). Late Paleoproterozoic–Neoproterozoic (1800–541 Ma) Mafic Dyke Swarms and Rifts in North China. In: Zhai, M. (eds) Precambrian Geology of China. Springer Geology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47885-1_4

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