Basement Structures Have Crucial Influence on Rift Development: Insights From the Jianghan Basin, Central China

Crustal heterogeneity has a fundamental influence on rift development; however, the detailed architecture of structures within crystalline basement is commonly poorly understood, resulting in the exact manner in which basement structures control rift development being rather enigmatic. The Jianghan Basin evolved on a crystalline basement covered by thick prerift strata, providing an excellent opportunity to unravel the enigma. Using extensive...