Figure 1 Model for the formation of the western Qilian Mountains. (IMAGE)

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Figure 1 Model for the formation of the western Qilian Mountains.

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(a) Current lithospheric structure across the western Qilian Mountains and adjacent regions by combining our result with previous geological and geophysical results. (b) The construction process of the Qilian Mountains. Abbreviations: DS, Danghe Nan Mountains; TNS, Tuolai Nan Mountains; TS, Tuolai Mountains; NQLS, north Qilian Mountains.

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