Magnetostratigraphy of the Yaha section, Tarim Basin (China): 11 Ma acceleration in erosion and uplift of the Tian Shan mountains

Julien Charreau, Stuart Gilder, Yan Chen, Stéphane Dominguez, Jean Philippe Avouac, Sevket Sen, Marc Jolivet, Yongan Li, Weiming Wang

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Abstract

We report a magnetostratigraphic and rock magnetic study of the Yaha section, located on the southern flank of the central Tian Shan mountains, Asia. Our results show a two-fold increase in sedimentation rate as well as marked changes in rock magnetic characteristics ca. 11 Ma. After 11 Ma, sedimentation rate remained remarkably constant until at least 5.2 Ma. These findings are consistent with sedimentary records from other sections surrounding the Tian Shan. We conclude that uplift and erosion of the Tian Shan accelerated ca. 11 Ma, long after the onset of the collision between India and Asia, and that the range rapidly evolved toward a steady-state geometry via a balance between tectonic and erosion processes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)181-184
Number of pages4
JournalGeology
Volume34
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 1 Mar 2006

Keywords

  • Erosion
  • Magnetostratigraphy
  • Tarim
  • Tian Shan
  • Uplift

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