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Emeishan Large Igneous Province
The Emeishan Large Igneous Province is a major volcanic province located in southwest China.
Regional Geological Context
Important regions include Sichuan Province, Yunnan Province, and Guizhou Province, China, including areas near Chengdu, Kunming, and Guiyang.
Relevant institutions include Sichuan University in Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Peking University in Beijing, China; and China University of Geosciences in Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Observation
The Emeishan province preserves extensive volcanic and intrusive rocks associated with major Permian geological activity.
Constraint Analysis
Its timing, scale, and regional distribution make it useful for comparing volcanic provinces across different continental settings.
Open Questions
How does Emeishan compare with Siberian, Deccan, Karoo–Ferrar, and other large igneous provinces in distribution, timing, and mantle context?