Multiple-stage evolution of the Cenozoic ductile deformation in the Tethyan orogenic belt constrained via single-grain mica Rb Sr isochron ages

Key Points

• Cenozoic ductile deformation processes have been identified in the Tethyan orogenic belt—highlighting multiple geological stages.
• Key evidence from Rb Sr isochron ages demonstrates significant timing across different stages of deformation.
• Using single-grain mica Rb Sr isochron dating, the study details the chronology of deformation events over millions of years.
• These findings may enable more accurate geological models, aiding in the understanding of orogenic activities.