Neoproterozoic geology and reconstruction of South China

The South China Craton, as one of the largest continental blocks in China, has been considered as a key element in the Rodinia supercontinent. Its Precambrian rocks record a long-term and complicated tectonic history. In the past few decades, scientists obtained massive geochronological and geochemical data, as well as many structural and geophysical data, and proposed percussive interpretations and different models for the nature of the basement, formation of the unified South China Craton, and secular evolution of the lithospheric mantle and continental crust during Precambrian. In recent years, many new results have been available because of the development of in-situ analytical techniques. In this special issue, we compile new research outcomes about the Precambrian geology in South China. Totally nineteen papers in the special issue covers fields in geophysics, igneous and sedimentary petrology and geochronology with a focus on unresolved and controversial issues. Our new special issue provides a timely addition to the understanding of the Precambrian geology of South China for the international geological community.