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Nature and origin of the volcanic ash beds near the Permian–Triassic boundary in South China: new data and their geological implications

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Binsong Zheng Open the ORCID record for Binsong Zheng [Opens in a new window] ,
Chuanlong Mou ,
Renjie Zhou ,
Xiuping Wang ,
Zhaohui Xiao  and
Yao Chen
Binsong Zheng*
Affiliation:
School of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan430074, China Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing100037, China Chengdu Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chengdu610081, China Key Laboratory for Sedimentary Basin and Oil and Gas Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu610081, China
Chuanlong Mou*
Affiliation:
School of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan430074, China Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing100037, China Chengdu Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chengdu610081, China Key Laboratory for Sedimentary Basin and Oil and Gas Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu610081, China College of Earth Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao266590, China
Renjie Zhou
Affiliation:
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia4072, Australia
Xiuping Wang
Affiliation:
Chengdu Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, Chengdu610081, China Key Laboratory for Sedimentary Basin and Oil and Gas Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu610081, China
Zhaohui Xiao
Affiliation:
Hubei Shale Gas Development Co. Ltd, Wuhan430071, China
Yao Chen
Affiliation:
Hubei Shale Gas Development Co. Ltd, Wuhan430071, China
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Abstract

Permian–Triassic boundary (PTB) volcanic ash beds are widely distributed in South China and were proposed to have a connection with the PTB mass extinction and the assemblage of Pangea. However, their source and tectonic affinity have been highly debated. We present zircon U–Pb ages, trace-element and Hf isotopic data on three new-found PTB volcanic ash beds in the western Hubei area, South China. Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry U–Pb dating of zircons yields ages of 252.2 ± 3.6 Ma, 251.6 ± 4.9 Ma and 250.4 ± 2.4 Ma for these three volcanic ash beds. Zircons of age c. 240–270 Ma zircons have negative εHf(t) values (–18.17 to –3.91) and Mesoproterozoic–Palaeoproterozoic two-stage Hf model ages (THf2) (1.33–2.23 Ga). Integrated with other PTB ash beds in South China, zircon trace-element signatures and Hf isotopes indicate that they were likely sourced from intermediate to felsic volcanic centres along the Simao–Indochina convergent continental margin. The Qinling convergent continental margin might be another possible source but needs further investigation. Our data support the model that strong convergent margin volcanism took place around South China during late Permian – Early Triassic time, especially in the Simao–Indochina active continental margin and possibly the Qinling active continental margin. These volcanisms overlap temporally with the PTB biocrisis triggered by the Siberian Large Igneous Province. In addition, our data argue that the South China Craton and the Simao–Indochina block had not been amalgamated with the main body of Pangea by late Permian – Early Triassic time.

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South Chinawestern Hubei areaPermian–Triassic boundary volcanic ash bedzirconconvergent continental margin
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Geological Magazine , Volume 157 , Issue 4 , April 2020 , pp. 677 - 689
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