The configuration of Greater Gondwana—Evidence from LA ICPMS, U–Pb geochronology of detrital zircons from the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic of Southeast Asia and China

Gondwana Research - Tập 26 Số 1 - Trang 31-51 - 2014
Clive Burrett1,2, Khin Zaw1, Sébastien Meffre1, Chun–Kit Lai1, S Khositanont3, Pol Chaodumrong3, Mongkol Udchachon4, Samuel Ekins5, JA Halpin1
1CODES ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits, University of Tasmania, Box 252-79, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia
2Palaeontological Research and Education Centre, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150, Thailand
3Bureau of Geological Survey, Royal Thai Department of Mineral Resources, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
4Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150, Thailand
5Predrill Stresses International Pty Ltd, Level 1, 7 Durong St., Newstead, Queensland 4006, Australia

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