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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?


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