Middle Paleozoic convergent orogenic belts in western Inner Mongolia (China): framework, kinematics, geochronology and implications for tectonic evolution of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt
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...However, the time of final suturing and its exact location are still contended [e.g., Li et al., 2013; Xu et al., 2013]....
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...The Hunshandake Microcontinent is considered to be a microcontinental block within the PaleoAsian Ocean, approaching the northern margin of North China [Shi et al., 2013; Xu et al., 2013]....
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...a microcontinent (Hunshandake microcontinent) along the Ondor Sum Subduction-Accretion Complex were recently reported [Shi et al., 2013; Xu et al., 2013]....
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...The Hunshandake Microcontinent most likely had accreted to the Southern Accretionary Orogen on the northern margin of North China at this stage [Shi et al., 2013; Xu et al., 2013], which might also explain temporary cessation of magmatic activity....
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...The presence of a few Mesoproterozoic to Neoproterozoic zircons in the study area may indicate the involvement of a recently discussed microcontinent (Hunshandake microcontinent) [Shi et al., 2013; Xu et al., 2013]....
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