Author/Authors :
Li، نويسنده , , Z.X. and Bogdanova، نويسنده , , S.V. and Collins، نويسنده , , A.S. and Davidson، نويسنده , , A. and De Waele، نويسنده , , Florian B. and Ernst، نويسنده , , R.E. and Evans، نويسنده , , D.A.D. and Fitzsimons، نويسنده , , I.C.W. and Fuck، نويسنده , , R.A. and Gladkochub، نويسنده , , D.P. and Jacobs، نويسنده , , Laura J. and Karlstrom، نويسنده , , K.E. and Lu، نويسنده , , S. and Natapov، نويسنده , , L.M. and Pease، نويسنده , , V. and، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
The hypothesized existence of a Neoproterozoic supercontinent called Rodinia is based on a series of geological and paleomagnetic observations, with details about the configuration and evolution of this supercontinent still a matter for debate. Regrettably, we found that the comment by Piper (this volume) lacks scientific objectiveness. The ‘Palaeopangaea’ that he promotes is, in our view, based on incorrect application of paleomagnetic data, and is not supported by geological evidence.
Keywords :
Supercontinent , Rodinia , Neoproterozoic , Palaeopangaea , continental rift , Break-up , paleomagnetism
