Ediacaran separation of the North Qilian Block from the Central Qilian Block, NW China: Evidence from detrital zircon U-Pb geochronology

Key Points

• The findings highlight a significant Ediacaran separation between the North and Central Qilian Blocks.
• Detrital zircon U-Pb geochronology provides critical timing evidence for this geological event.
• Analysis of zircon samples indicates distinct geological histories, supporting block separation models.
• These insights may enhance understanding of the tectonic evolution in the region.