| Western China is a gigantic
geological park in nature. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, praised as the
"Roof of the World", is the youngest and most active tectonics
unit of plateau in the world. There is nothing like this mysterious
plateau to attract the attention of geologists both at home and abroad.
Formed by the collision between the India and Eurasia Plate, the Qinghai-Tibet
rises to the sky characterized by the unparalleled
elevations, unique crustal architecture, and
awesome mountains and rivers. The history from formation through
evolution to disappearance of the Teyths Ocean in this region remains
uncertain. To geologists the plateau is a natural laboratory and a
window to probe a number of important geological events in history.
Apart from the plateau landscape it possesses, Western China also has
the large Turpan Basin with the elevation lower than sea level, and the
neighboring Tarim Basin and Zugar Basin are all attractive places to
geologists.
Our affiliate in China can help arrange
scientific expeditions of various types. This includes obtaining special
permits for scientific excursions to areas generally closed to
foreigners. Guides can be supplied along with geologic experts familiar
with the area.
There are also some organized expeditions that
you can join. Examples of such expeditions include:
- The Geological and Geomorphological Feature
of the Qinghia-Tibet Plateau
- Geological Expedition From Hengduan
Mountains to Tibet
- Himalaya Geological Tours
- Geological Excursion Across the Indosinian
Orogenic Zone in Western China
We are happy to handle and/or refer serious
inquiries in this area.
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