The Tarim basin is a large composite and superimposed sedimentary that has undergone complex multi-period polycyclic tectonic movements. Understanding the proto-type tectono-paleogeographic evolution of this important for understanding basin-mountain coupling dynamical mechanisms Paleo-Asian Tethys systems as well hydrocarbon exploration development. Based on previous works, together with recen...

A single 1.41-m-long trunk of Cycas micronesica K.D. Hill was found growing horizontally in natural habitat on the island of Guam. Transverse sections of the trunk showed enhancement of secondary vascular tissues on the lower side by the production of more arcs of accessory vascular cambia and more parenchyma as compared to the upper side. Xylem tracheids were similar in upper and lower sides. ...

We refined the age of carbonate and clastic volcanomictic rocks Toupugol'egart Formation (D1–2tg) Voikar Belt Polar Urals, which formed at final stage Ural Island arc development. The analysis stratigraphic distribution fossils was based on a revision previously published data new collections authors (algae, tabulatomorphic corals). range extended up to Karpinsky-Langur regional stages Emsian E...

Volcanic activity at convergent plate margins is localized along lineaments of active volcanoes that focus rising magma generated within the mantle below. In many arcs worldwide, particularly continental arcs, the volcanic front migrates away from the interface of subduction (the trench) over millions of years, reflecting coevolving surface forcing, tectonics, crustal magma transport, and mantl...

[1] Stacking of approximately 1500 radial receiver functions recorded at about 80 broadband seismic stations deployed in southern Africa reveals systematic spatial variations in the ratio of crustal P and S wave velocities (F), crustal thickness (H), and the amplitude of the converted Moho phases (R). The eastern Zimbabwe and the southern Kaapvaal cratons are characterized by small H ( 38 km), ...

Sea slug (Subclass Heterobranchia) biodiversity is an important element of marine coral reef communities. However, due to their small size and cryptic behavior, few studies have examined spatiotemporal variation. Taiwan in the middle East Asia Island Arcs, where it one hotspots sea diversity. Meanwhile, northeast coast this island lies within subtropical monsoon region, climate shifts from a wa...