Leonid M. Parfenov

TL;DR: A summary of the regional dynamics and tectonics of Northeast Asia as developed for a new summary geodynamics map of the region is presented in this paper, which substantially aids in the understanding of the origin of major rock units, major structures, and contained mineral and fuel resources.

TL;DR: The Transbaikal orogenic belts are located in southern Siberia and include the Baikal-Patom fold-and-thrust belt, together with the Siberian platform forming the North Asian craton and a collage of terranes to the south of the belt that were accreted to the craton in Late Riphean and Early to Late Paleozoic times.

TL;DR: Recently obtained paleomagnetic, geochronologic, and seismic data are greatly improving our understanding of the tectonics of northeastern Russia, which lies in an accretionary zone between the stable platforms of the North American and Eurasian plates as mentioned in this paper.