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From: Transition from continental collision to tectonic escape? A geophysical perspective on lateral expansion of the northern Tibetan Plateau

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Tectonic 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.

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