Paleostress inversion of fault-slip data from the Jurassic to Cretaceous Huangshan Basin and implications for the tectonic evolution of southeastern China

Xu, Xianbing; Tang, Shuai; Lin, Shoufa

doi:10.1016/j.jog.2016.03.013

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“…Moreover, the sedimentary characteristics in these basins have been locally documented in several previous outcrop-based studies (Yu et al, 2003;Li, J.H. et al, 2014b;Shu et al, 2007Shu et al, , 2009Tang et al, 2016;Xu, X.B. et al, 2016b).…”

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confidence: 74%

“…Simultaneously, several evolutionary models during the Cretaceous have been proposed (Xu, X.B. et al., 2016b; Chu et al., 2019; Zhang et al., 2019; Li et al., 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, it has been argued that the extensional regime must have migrated eastwards (south-eastwards) in response to the lower-angle, medium-angle and rollback of Palaeo-Pacific plate subduction (Wong et al, 2009;Liu et al, 2014;Li et al, 2015Li et al, , 2016Zhao et al, 2015;Ji et al, 2017a;Suo et al, 2019). Simultaneously, several evolutionary models during the Cretaceous have been proposed (Xu, X.B. et al, 2016b;Chu et al, 2019;Zhang et al, 2019;Li et al, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…et al., 2016b; Xu, X.B. et al., 2016b; Lin & Wei, 2020; Meng et al., 2022). In fact, syntectonic growth strata in depositional basins provide a direct link to tectonic deformation in different geological stages (Hamblin & Rus, 1989; Vergés et al., 2002; Liu et al., 2018; Zhang et al., 2020; Lin & Wei, 2020).…”

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Timing of the initiation and duration of the Cretaceous extensional regime in South‐east China: Constraints from growth strata in terrigenous basins

Yu,

Hu,

et al. 2023

The Depositional Record

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There has been no consensus yet regarding the precise initial timing and duration of the late Mesozoic extensional tectonics in the South‐eastern China Block. This work focusses on the growth strata of the Early Cretaceous red beds in the South‐eastern China Block to determine the late Mesozoic tectonics and the precise timing of the initiation and duration of extensional tectonics in this area. Field observation of several terrigenous basins shows that the dip angles of the Cretaceous red beds have varied from moderate to gentle from basin edges to interiors (or centres). The visible and estimated thickness within a single bed increases slightly downwards from the upper to the lower part. These characteristics indicate that the sedimentary area of these beds has undergone an extensional process with expansion and deepening of the sedimentary basins. Rotation of the border surfaces (limbs) and downward warping of the hanging walls or retreat of the footwalls of listric normal faults causes three types of extensional growth (or syntectonic) strata in the deposits of different basins. Dating of the volcanic rocks related to the growth beds reveals that the sedimentary basins were enlarged and deepened when the Early Cretaceous strata were deposited in the South‐eastern China Block from ca 140 to 137 Ma. Regionally, under the influence of Palaeo‐Pacific plate rollback since ca 140 Ma, the South‐eastern China Block stress field has led to lithospheric uplift and pull‐apart structures near the surface, causing the half‐graben basins to receive sedimentation. Although the extensional event was interrupted by a short compressional event during 120 to 105 Ma, with the oceanward retreat of the trench, the area of extension gradually enlarged and rejuvenated south‐eastwards until the end of the Cretaceous. This Cretaceous extension event of the South‐eastern China Block must belong to a worldwide geological event with global significance.

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“…Simultaneously, several evolutionary models during the Cretaceous have been proposed (Xu, X.B. et al., 2016b; Chu et al., 2019; Zhang et al., 2019; Li et al., 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Timing of the initiation and duration of the Cretaceous extensional regime in South‐east China: Constraints from growth strata in terrigenous basins

Yu,

Hu,

et al. 2023

The Depositional Record

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“…The tectonic evolution of the South China Block (SCB) during the Mesozoic, including the transition from the Palaeo‐Tethys to the Palaeo‐Pacific tectonic regime, has been a subject of debate (Chen et al, 2002; Yu et al, 2005; Wang, Li, et al, 2005; Zhou, Sun et al, 2006; Li, Li, et al, 2006; Li, Zhang, et al, 2012; Li, Zhao, et al, 2017; Li & Li, 2007; Shu, Zhou, et al, 2009; Song et al, 2010; Zhang et al, 2012; Wang et al, 2013; Yang & He, 2013; Mao et al, 2013; Shi et al, 2015; Xu et al, 2016a, 2016b; Song et al, 2016; Zhu et al, 2016; Gan et al, 2017; Sun et al, 2017; Xu et al, 2018; Xia & Xu, 2019; Xu, Liu, et al, 2019). Li and Li (2007) proposed that the SCB has been influenced by the subduction of the Palaeo‐Pacific Plate since the Early Permian.…”

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Mesozoic tectonic regime transformation in Fujian Province (Southeast China): Evidence from palaeostress field restoration and lithofacies palaeogeography evolution

Tan,

Wang,

et al. 2023

Geological Journal

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The South China region has undergone a complex tectonic history since the Mesozoic era, characterized by significant tectonic regime transformations. However, the mechanism behind these transformations is still subject to debate. This study aims to elucidate the specific manifestations and stress mechanisms driving the tectonic transformations and their geological background. Through field geological surveys, effective stress inversions and analysis of lithofacies palaeogeography in Fujian Province, we have identified six distinct tectonic episodes that occurred during the Mesozoic: (a) late Middle Triassic to early Late Triassic: intense NNE–SSW compression generated an unconformity between the An'ren Formation and Dakeng Formation; (b) middle Late Triassic to early Middle Jurassic: NNE–SSW extension exerted control over the deposition of the Dakeng Formation, Wenbinshan Formation and Zhangping Formation; (c) late Middle Jurassic to early Late Jurassic: NW–SE compression resulted in an unconformity between the Zhangping Formation and Changlin Formation; (d) late Jurassic to early Cretaceous: NW–SE extension influenced the deposition of the Changlin Formation, Nanyuan Formation and Xiaoxi Formation; (e) late Early Cretaceous to Late Cretaceous: a strike–slip stress field caused an unconformity between the Xiaoxi Formation and Shaxian Formation; (f) post‐Late Cretaceous: NE–SW extension occurred. During the late Middle Jurassic to early Late Jurassic period, there was a notable change in the distribution of lithofacies palaeogeography. The coexistence of NE and E‐W‐trending patterns shifted to a predominant NE‐trending pattern, which was controlled by the palaeostress field transitioning from NNE–SSW extension to NW–SE compression. These changes indicate a tectonic regime transformation in Southeast China during this period. Considering the sedimentary, magmatic and tectonic activities, the tectonic evolution of Southeast China was predominantly influenced by the Palaeo‐Tethys tectonic domain from the Early Triassic to early Middle Jurassic and by the Palaeo‐Pacific tectonic domain from the late Middle Jurassic to the Cretaceous.

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Paleo‐stress reconstruction and implications for the Mesozoic tectonic evolution of the Guizhong Depression, South China Block

Cui,

Wang,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Geological Journal

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The tectonic deformation reaction to multi‐plate convergence in the northern Guizhong Depression, as well as its geodynamic process, remain poorly understood. Two phases of intracontinental deformation are identified using field geological investigations, paleo‐stress inversion and seismic reflection sections: (1) early NE–SW‐directed compression during the Middle Triassic to Early Jurassic; (2) later NW–SE‐directed compression during the Middle Jurassic to Early Cretaceous. The reconstruction of paleo‐stress provides robust constraints on the spatiotemporal evolution of stress within the Guizhong Depression. The regional SW–NE‐directed compression during the Middle Triassic to Early Jurassic was driven by the collision and convergence between the Indochina and South China blocks, resulting in the formation of NW–SE‐directed compressional structures during the Indosinian Period. The later SE–NW‐directed paleo‐stress field was probably driven by the NW‐directed subduction of the Paleo–Pacific Plate during the Middle Jurassic to Early Cretaceous.

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Paleostress inversion of fault-slip data from the Jurassic to Cretaceous Huangshan Basin and implications for the tectonic evolution of southeastern China

Cited by 20 publications

References 131 publications

Timing of the initiation and duration of the Cretaceous extensional regime in South‐east China: Constraints from growth strata in terrigenous basins

Timing of the initiation and duration of the Cretaceous extensional regime in South‐east China: Constraints from growth strata in terrigenous basins

Mesozoic tectonic regime transformation in Fujian Province (Southeast China): Evidence from palaeostress field restoration and lithofacies palaeogeography evolution

Paleo‐stress reconstruction and implications for the Mesozoic tectonic evolution of the Guizhong Depression, South China Block

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