Figure 1From: Transition from continental collision to tectonic escape? A geophysical perspective on lateral expansion of the northern Tibetan PlateauTectonic map of the Tibetan Plateau (Yin and Harrison2000). Arrows denote the deformation rate from GPS measurements (Gan et al. 2007). IYS, Indus-Yarlung suture; BNS, Bangoin-Nujiang suture; JS, Jinshajiang suture; KS, Anyimaqen-Kunlun-Mutztagh suture; SQS, South Qilian suture; HB, Himalayan Block; LB, Lhasa Block; QB, Qiangtang Block; SB, Songpan-Ganzi Block; KB, Kunlun-Qaidam Block; QL, Qilian Block.Back to article page