Supplemental Material: Provenance and tectonic setting of the Paleo- to Mesoproterozoic sedimentary basin in the southwestern Yangtze Block of South China: Implications on the reconstruction of the Columbia supercontinent

Li Sun; et al.

doi:10.1130/gsab.s.30108619

September 11, 2025Open Access

Supplemental Material: Provenance and tectonic setting of the Paleo- to Mesoproterozoic sedimentary basin in the southwestern Yangtze Block of South China: Implications on the reconstruction of the Columbia supercontinent

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Key Points

The study identifies significant tectonic settings relating to sedimentary basins in the Yangtze Block.
U-Pb isotopic analysis of zircons shows a definitive timeline for sedimentary processes during the Paleo- to Mesoproterozoic era.
The examination of detrital zircons provides insights into the provenance of sedimentary rocks, enriching the understanding of supercontinent dynamics.
The findings highlight the critical role of tectonic movements in shaping the basin's evolution over geological time.

Implication

Analysis reveals the tectonic setting and sedimentary basin characteristics in the Yangtze Block, suggesting implications for the Columbia supercontinent.

Abstract

Text S1: References for Figures 11N–11W. Table S1: LA-ICP-MS U-Pb isotopic compositions of zircons from the Tongan Formation. Table S2: LA-(MC-)ICP-MS Lu-Hf isotopic compositions for detrital zircons from the Tongan Formation. Table S3: Whole-rock major and trace elements of sedimentary rocks from the Tongan Formation. Table S4: Sources for data compiled in Figures 11K and 11L.

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Supplemental Material: Provenance and tectonic setting of the Paleo- to Mesoproterozoic sedimentary basin in the southwestern Yangtze Block of South China: Implications on the reconstruction of the Columbia supercontinent

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