Calendar

Desi Sangye Gyatso, On the White Glaze (two volumes), China Tibetology Publishing House, Beijing, April 1996-October 1997. 472 pp. and 545 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-80057-136-X. Hardcover. Gems of Snowland Culture Series.

The original title of the book is "The Calendar Calculation of the Phuglug: Wise Men's White Glaze Necklace and Sensible Men's Treasure." The Tibetan Kalachakra calendar is divided into two branches, the Phuglug and the Tsulug. This is the representative work of the Phuglug branch of the Tibetan Kalachakra calendar. Thirty-five chapters, giving a detailed discussion of the principles of the Tibetan calendar and astrology based on the "Kalachakra (Wheel of Time) calendar" introduced into Tibet from India. It offers three methods-detailed, normal and brief-of compiling almanacs, points out the revolving cycle of the sun, the moon, the five planets (Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars and Saturn) and Rahu，the law governing the occurrence of solar and lunar eclipses. Appended with the Indian "divination by sound" and other ways of divination introduced from areas inhabited by the Han people. On the White Glaze was written in 1685, and since then it has been the basis of all the official almanacs promulgated by the Lhasa local government.

Wa Topgye, Main Points of the Calculation of the Tibetan Lunar Calendar, Qinghai Ethnic Publishing House, Xining, July 1996. 64 pp. Charts. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5420-0615-0.

The basic calculation method of the Chinese lunar calendar used in Tibet, introducing five basic data: how to ascertain the first day of the lunar month, the number of days in a month, the 24 solar terms, solar and lunar eclipses, their quick calculation formulas and data charts. Appendixes: "Examples of the calculation of the lunar eclipse on the 14th day of the first month in the Iron-Horse year of the 17th Tibetan calendrical cycle (1990) and the solar eclipse on the first day of the 12th month in the Water-Monkey year (1992)" and "Calculation table for the common day (the cycle in 2,520 days) during the sixty years starting from the Fire-Hare year of the Tibetan 17th calendrical cycle."

Tsewang Lam, How to Look at Tibetan Calendar, Sichuan Ethnic Publishing House, Chengdu, August 1997. 160 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-5409-1910- 8.

Seven articles: including "The First Anniversary of Enthronement of the 11th Panchen Lama," "A Day in the Life of the 11th Panchen Lama" and "Chronicle of Major Activities of the 11th Panchen Lama in 1996."

Jinpa Dargye, Calendar Calculation in Common Use, Ethnic Publishing House, Beijing, December 1997. 90 pp. Charts. 19 cm. ISBN 7-105-02973-0.

An account of the total days in a Chinese lunar year used in Tibet, the calculation principle, data and formulas of the 24 solar terms, as well as the digital terms used in Tibetan calendar calculation. Appendix: "Names of years from the first Tibetan calendrical cycle to the twenty-second cycle (1027-2346) and their corresponding years in the Gregorian calendar."

A Complete Tibetan Calendar Calculation Compiling Group, ed, A Complete Tibetan Calendar Calculation (Vol. 1 to Vol. 5), Sichuan Ethnic Publishing House, Chengdu, August 1998. 661 pp. 825 pp. 750 pp. 785 pp. and 800 pp. Charts. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5409-2074-2. Hardcover.

Vol. 1: 14 theses and monographs on the history of the development of Tibetan calendar calculation. Vol. 2: 40 articles about theoretical studies on Tibetan calendar calculation. Vol. 3: sixth theses and monographs on the study of astrology and divination by stars. Vols. 4 and 5: 44 practical charts of Tibetan calendar calculation.

Almanacs

Nortri and Kunsang Yungdrung, Almanac 1997-Fire-Ox Year in Tibetan Calendar, Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, October 1996. 203 pp. Illus. and charts. 19 cm. ISBN 7-223-01023-1.

Mangri Gelek, Meteorological Almanac 1997-Fire-Ox Year in Tibetan Calendar, Qinghai Ethnic Publishing House, Xining, September 1996. 170 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-5420-0617-7.

Jagchamgyal and Chamtsatso, ed, Meteorological Almanac 1997-Fire-Ox Year in Tibetan Calendar, Gansu Ethnic Publishing House, Lanzhou, January 1997. 185 pp. Illus. 20 cm. Unified book number: 175421·12.

Gendun and Tenzin, Almanac 1997-Fire-Ox Year in Tibetan Calendar, Sichuan Ethnic Publishing House, Chengdu, October 1996. 203 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-5409-1722-9.

Wa Topgye, Almanac 1998, Qinghai Ethnic Publishing House, Xining, October 1997. 207 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-5420-0659-2.

Jinpa, Tibetan Meteorological Almanac 1998, Gansu Ethnic Publishing House, Lanzhou, December 1997. 164 pp. Illus. 19 cm. Unified book number: 175421·13.

Tsedor and Nyima Tsering, Almanac 1998-Earth_ Tiger Year in Tibetan Calendar, Sichuan Ethnic Publishing House, Chengdu, October 1997. 193 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-5409-1955-8.

Mangri Gelek, Meteorological Almanac 1999 -Earth_ Hare Year in Tibetan Calendar, Qinghai Ethnic Publishing House, Xining, Angust 1998. 185 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-5420-0703-3.

Ngawang Sampo and Norbu Tsering, Almanac 1999 -Earth-Hare Year in Tibetan Calendar, Sichuan Ethnic Publishing Ho use, Chengdu, September 1998. 207 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-5409-2072-6.

Ngawang Sampo and Norbu Tsering, Almanac 2000 -Iron-Dragon Year in Tibetan Calendar, Sichuan Ethnic Publishing H ouse, Chengdu, August 1999. 197 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-5409-2198-6.

Geophysics

Liao Zhijie, et al, Yunnan-Tibet Geothermal Belt: Geothermal Resources and Typical Geothermal Systems, Science Press, Beijing, October 1999. 153 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-007718-0.

Twelve chapters in three parts. First part: comprehensively introducing the geological background and distribution of geothermal resources in the Yunnan-Tibet geothermal belt, classifying the 1,028 geothermal areas, of which hydrochemical data are available, into four geothermal systems-high temperature, quasi-high temperature, medium temperature and low temperature, calculating out respectively the quantity of their reserves and venturing the view that geothermal resources in this region are second only to its hydropower reserves. Second part: focusing on four typical geothermal systems-Yangbajain Geothermal Field and Yangyi Geohermal Field in Tibet, Rehai Geothermal Field in Tengchong, Yunnan, and Ruili Geothermal Field, Yunnan. Third part: focusing on development and utilization of the geothermal resources in Yunnan and Tibet.

Li Xinghai and Xie Lejin, ed, Earthquakes in the Tibet Autonomous Region: 642-1995, Chengdu Cartography Publishing House, Chengdu, August 1998. 265 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN -80544-533-8.

Three parts. First part, strong earthquakes, listing more than 700 destructive earthquakes (M≥, 3/4) taking place in Tibet or in adjacent areas, including the time, epicenter, magnitude, intensity at the epicenter and destruction caused as well as charts showing the intensity and scale of destruction of each earthquake where possible. Second part, listing earthquakes above 3.0 Richter Scale in each county and city. Third part, serial list of earthquakes.

Li Tianshao, et al, Sichuan Seismology Bureau, ed, Appraisal of the Active Riftzone of the Xianshui River and the Danger of Strong Earthquakes, Chengdu Cartographic Publishing House, May 1998. 230 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-80544-508-7.

The riftzone of the Xianshui River is at the eastern end of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, from Luhuo to Kangding of the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a conspicuous active riftzone in the Asian continent and a main active strong seismic zone in southwestern China. The book gives a brief account of the regional geology and seismic activities of the riftzone of the Xianshui River; studies the formation mechanism, internal structure, composition form, and fracture sections, geometry and kinematics of this riftzone; and analyzes this riftzone's sliding dislocation geomorphologic nature, types of formative factors, dislocation scale and sliding speed; reflects, for the first time, the ground surface break and break mechanisms of the eight earthquakes of magnitude seven or more; reveals a large number of ancient seismic events and their law of distribution in this riftzone; discusses the geological environment for the pregnancy and happening of strong earthquakes; and appraises the danger of strong seismic activities of all sections in the riftzone.

Meteorology

Tang Maocang, et al, ed, Climatic Changes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in Modern Times and Their Influence on the Environment, Guangdong Science and Technology Press, Guangzhou, February 1998. 339 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISNB 7-5359-1944-8. Hardcover. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Research Series.

A systematic summary of the main achievements in the research of the climatic changes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in modern times, the forecast of the climatic changes trends and their influence on the environment. On the strength of the data obtained from the conventional meteorological observation, field investigation, monitoring at designated spots and satellite remote sensing, the book analyzes the climatic changes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in modern times, especially the input and output of energy, clouds and their compulsive effects on radiation, the changes of monsoon, temperature and precipitation on the plateau, and the changes in the plateau's frost zones and water resources (frozen earth, glaciers, lake ice, lakes and underground water); probes into the causes of the climatic changes; and on this basis, makes a preliminary forecast of the climatic changes trends on the plateau in the coming several dozens to several hundreds of years.

Tao Shiyan, et al, ed, Progress in the Theoretical Research of the Second Atmospheric Experiments of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Meteorological Publishing House, Beijing, June 1999. 348 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5029-2724-7. The Height-Scaling Project B of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

This book includes the latest research achievements of the project titled "Physical Course of the Ground Vapor System of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Observation and Theory of Its Influence on the Global Climate and China's Disastrous Climate," covering five research subjects. The book makes a systematic study of the physical course of the ground vapor system of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and its influence on the global climate and China's disastrous climate. It is divided into five parts: the Physical Course of Ground Vapor of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Plateau and Atmospheric Circulation, the Plateau and the East Asian Monsoon, the Plateau and the Global Climate, and the Plateau and the Disastrous Climate.

Geology

Dong Xuebin, et al, Comprehensive Research of the Yadong-Golmud Lithosphere Geological Section, and Research of Ancient Terrestrial Magnetism of Terrane Structure of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, May 1998. 87 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02526-X. Hardcover.

With ancient terrestrial magnetism data obtained on the spot as the basis, the book discusses the evolution mode of the main terrain of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the merger and accretion of Eurasia from the angle of terrane structure. Five chapters, introducing, in a systematic way, the principle, methods and technology of ancient terrestrial magnetism, general geology of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the geological characteristics of the sampling spots, the characteristics of the data on ancient terrestrial magnetism, and new achievements in the research of terrane by using the data on ancient terrestrial magnetism.

Yin Jixiang, The Stratigraphic Geology of the Qin ghai- Tibet Plateau and Its Neighboring Gondwana Facies, Geologic al Publishing House, Beijing, October 1997. 206 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02378-X.

The book discusses in a profound way the ancient structure formed by Gondwana deposit and the ancient climate background and deposit mode and comes to the important conclusion that the northern boundary of the Gondwana facies deposit does not represent the boundary position of the East Gondwana Continent after a systematic study and summary of the distribution characteristics and evolution of the Gondwana facies stratum, gravel, cold water animals, and glossopteris plants in the transition terrestrial plate between Gandwana India (Indian Peninsula, Salt Range and Himalayas) and East Tethys (Mid Afghanistan, South Pamirs, the Karakorum Mountains, Changtang, Lhasa, West Yunnan-West Bumasu and other masses) in the Permian period.

Tibet Autonomous Region Geology and Mineral Resources Bureau, Rock Stratum of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China Geological University Press, Wuhan, April 1997. 302 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5625-1137-3. Comparative Research of the National Stratum Multi-division.

With the international stratum guidance and the Chinese stratum guidance as the norms, and the modern stratigraphical theories as guidance, the book studies and compares 785 stratum units throughout the country on the basis of the data on geological production, scientific research and explorations, establishes the alignment of rock strata of the whole Tibet Autonomous Region, including 209 rock stratum units that have been used, expounds the rock stratum characteristics, the space-time distribution law and the geological era, and sets up the stratum data base of the whole autonomous region.

Meng Lingshun, et al, Comprehensive Research of the Yadong-Golmud Lithosphere Geological Section, and Gravity Survey and Lithosphere Structure, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, March 1992. 113 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-00983-3. Hardcover.

Five chapters, expounding the characteristics of the gravitational fields and lithosphere structure with the focus on the Yadong-Golmud geological section. With seismic materials as the basis, the book calculates the depth of Moho discontinuity by adopting the man-machine exchange system and using abnormal gravity; analyzes the relationship between the abnormal balance and the new structural movement, and the balance information within the earth mantle on the earth crust; discusses some important structural units, such as the Himalayas and the Yarlungzangbo River, in terms of earth dynamics; divides nine terranes and 12 large breaks in the research area in accordance with relevant statistical figures and the conditions of gravitational fields; explores the modern structural traces of the earth crust and the deformation characteristics of the breaks at the terrane boundaries; reflects the collision of plates and the rise mode of plateau from the gravitational angle; and discusses the external correction of gravity survey and the problems in the study of the deep earth crust structure.

Wang Genghou, et al, The Structural Deformation of the Tanyaintawang Mountain Chain in Tibet and Its Evolution, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, March 1996. 80 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02118-3.

This book gives a brief account of the unique characteristics of the "arched bend"-Tanyaintawang Mountain Chain in East Tibet and the regional geology. In accordance with the modern structural theory, the book makes a systematic research of the metamorphic mixed rock system; puts forward for the first time the concepts of the mountain chain core deformation, and the metamorphic mixed rock system; and studies the structure-stratum-rock pillar characteristics of the exposed earth crust section of the mountain chain core deformation and metamorphic mixed rock system, as well as the structural deformation forms, alignment and deformation mechanisms of the main period; preliminarily infers the structural characteristics of thrust nappe, sliding, extension and rise of the formation of normal fault; and explores the evolution of the regional structure in terms of sedimentary formation, structural deformation and metamorphism.

Lai Shaochong, et al, Volcanic Action on the Northern Edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Structural Evolution, Shaanxi Science and Technology Publishing House, Xi'an, June 1996. 138 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5369-2525-5.

The comprehensive and systematic research achievements of the extrusive rocks of the Cenozoic Era on the north Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the extrusive rocks of the Paleozoic marine facies in the northern Qilian Mountains, the northern Qaidam Basin and the Altun Mountains. From the rock geotectology angle, on the basis of the petrologic records formed by rock-magma of the diffrent geological eras, and through the combination of geology, rock, rock geotectology and geochemistry, the book reviews the ancient structural environment for volcanic activities, and the formation and evolution of orogenic belts, and puts forward some new academic arguments.

Liu Chaoji, et al, Tethys Geology in West Sichuan and East Tibet, Southwest Jiaotong University Press, Chengdu, August 1996. 148 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-81022-970-2.

With the viewpoint that mountains are created through the collision of plates and the continent, the book divides the Tethys regions of west Sichuan and east Tibet into the three plate structural systems of Bayanhar, Changtang and Lhasa; puts forward the argument that each structural system consists of the combination belt, island arc wrinkle belt, post-arc wrinkle belt and post-basin rise; expounds the distribution characteristics of metamorphic rocks, the composition of rocks, the degree of metamorphism, the composition of primary rocks and the formation mechanisms of the early Mesozoic epoch; discusses the sedimentary characteristics and evolution modes of the oceanic basins, island arc basins and post-arc basins pertinent plate activities, and of the separating and stretching basins related to the intracontinental convergent role; establishes the three double-base and hyper-base rock belts; explores their time-space relations with plate structures; sets up seven granite belts and puts forward that the granite related with plates dive and continent-continent collision in the Mesozoic and Cenozoic periods was mainly formed in the late Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and the Eocene epoch; elaborates the characteristics of the volcanic rock belt related to the expansion of the sea bottom, the dive of oceanic crusts and the continent-continent collision; describes the space-time relationship between the regional mineralization belt and the plate structure and the mineralization law of main minerals; and probes the Tethys geological evolution history and its relations with the formation of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. With 160 illustrations and captions.

Chen Bingwei, et al, The Terrane Structure and Evolution of the Northern Part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: The Study of the Geological Structure and Evolution of the Golmud-Ejin Banner Geonomical Section Corridor Region, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, October 1996. 120 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02220-1.

Guided by the plate activity theory and terrane analysis method, the book mainly exposes intracontinental orogenic mechanisms in the south of the ancient Eurasia in the Golmud-Ejin Banner geonomical section corridor region, and expounds the kinesiology and dynamics relations between the Indian and Siberian plates.

Zhang Yifu, et al, The Formation and Evolution of the Sedimentary Basin of the Triassic Period in the Holxil Bayanhar Mountains, Qinghai People's Publishing House, Xining, June 1997. 136 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-225-01323-8.

On the basis of the data of regional investigations, the book incorporates the achievements of scientific researches and deep geophysical surveys, designates and divides the huge active sedimentary basins of the Triassic period in the north of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, studies the composition of the materials, establishes the stratum system, explores the formation mechanisms and evolution characteristics, analyzes mineralization and the favorable conditions for mineralization, puts forward the new understanding of the inland sea areas between the ancient Atlantic and Pacific oceans, at the juncture of the ancient Gondwana terrestrial facies and the ancient Eurasian continent in the period from the formation of Tethys to the Triassic era.

Sun Honglie and Zheng Du, ed, The Formation, Evolution and Development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Guangdong Science and Technology Press, Guangzhou, February 1998. 350 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5359-1941-3. Hardcover. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Study Series .

A systematic exposition of important achievements and the latest progress of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau geonomy and biology. Six chapters: discussion on the Plateau's lithosphere structure, evolution and dynamics, rising and environmental evolution, climate changes and their influence on the environment, influence of the uplifting of the Plateau on the surrounding areas, highland ecosystem and natural zones, and the sustainable development of the plateau regions.

Shi Yafeng, et al, ed, The Rising of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the Late Cenozoic Era and Environmental Changes, Guangdong Science and Technology Press, Guangzhou, February 1998. 463 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5359-1943-X. Hardcover. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Study Series

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Twelve chapters. Chapters 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8: analysis and research of three natural sections, two lake cores and one glacier core, and acquisition of firsthand materials on the ancient environments of different regions of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau; the other six chapters: based on the above-mentioned research and related literature, a comprehensive study of the major characteristics of highland environmental evolution and the uplifting in the Late Cenozoic Era and the history of environmental changes, and an exposition of the Plateau's rising, and changes in climate and environment in comparison with the global changes.

Wang Lianjie, et al, Lithosphere Structure Stress Field on the North Edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Metallurgical Industry Press, Beijing, June 1998. 75 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5024-2144-0.

A study of the deformation on the north edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the Cenozoic Era and the mode of tectonodynamics, guided by the continental dynamics theory and tectonic expansion concept; experiments and researches on the properties of high-temperature and high-pressure rock mechanics of the lithosphere on the north edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau; and study of brittle deformation stress field and numerical calculation of stress field. It is the first numerical study of plateau thermal stress field and study of its important role in the plateau deformation dynamics.

Pan Yusheng and Kong Xiangru, ed, Evolution of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's Lithosphere Structure and Dynamics, Guangdong Science and Technology Press, Guangzhou, December 1998. 428 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5359-1942-1. Hardcover. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Study Series.

A collection of the latest materials and achievements of the research into the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau lithosphere structure and evolution and geodynamics, with reference also to the related achievements of domestic and overseas experts' research on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Ten chapters. The first four chapters: earthquake, gravity, geomagnetic sounding, geomagnetism, and other characteristics of geophysical field and lithosphere structure; the following three chapters: geological features and evolution of the north, central and southeast parts of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and related the questions; the closing three chapters: the thickening mode of the plateau's earth crust, the course of rising, the formation and the dynamic mechanics of rising of the plateau.

Wang Chengshan, et al, Geology of the Yarlungzangbo River Suture Zone-Himalayas, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, June 1999. 160 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02773-4. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Geological Study Series, I.

A comprehensive introduction to the geological structural zoning, metamorphism and sedimentation in the Yarlungzangbo River suture zone and the Himalayas, with 66 selected geological spots for interested visitors.

Wang Chengshan, et al, The Xigaze Arc Front Basin in Tibet and the Yarlungzangbo River Suture Zone, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, December 1999. 237 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-03056-5. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Geological Study Series, II.

A thorough study on seven sedimentary structure units in the Yarlungzangbo River suture zone and four roughly east-west regional fracture zones; an exhaustive comparative study of the sedimentary structure units in the Yarlungzangbo River suture zone and the Indus River suture zone to the west. Results of the studies: acquisition of a wealth of firsthand materials and the formulation of a new mode of dynamic evolution of the Xigaze arc front basin sea fan and the Yarlungzangbo River suture zone.

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Sun Honglie, ed, The Formation and Evolution of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Shanghai Science and Technology Press, Shanghai, December 1996. 383 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5323-4023-6. Scientific Treatises Series.

A summary of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau studies in China since the 1950s; a systematic exposition of the important achievements and latest progress of geoscience, biology and other comprehensive research fields on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Seven chapters: a brief history of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau scientific investigation; formation and evolution of lithosphere structure; uplifting of the plateau and environmental changes; uplifting of the plateau and general circulation; characteristics of biota and biocommunity and their formation and development; natural environment and regional differentiation; and utilization and preservation of natural resources. With subject and authors/editors indexes.

Sun Honglie, ed, Mistery of the "Roof of the World": Research on the Formation, Evolution, Environmental Changes and Ecosystem of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Hunan Science and Technology Press, Changsha, August 1996. 181 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-5357-2086-2. Scaling Heights Program Popularization Series.

A brief introduction to the research progress of the Chinese scientists in unraveling the mystery of the formation of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, uplifting of the plateau and environmental changes, and climate changes, natural environment, and exploitation and utilization of natural resources of the plateau, as well as related basic knowledge.

Qinghai-Tibet Project Expert Committee, ed, Research on the Formation, Evolution, Environmental Changes and Ecosystem of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Collection of Academic Treatises (1995), Science Press, Beijing, August 1996. 378 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-005593-4. Scaling Heights Series.

A collection of 51 academic treatises in nine parts: geophysics, geological evolution, lake records, glaciers and frozen soil, research on natural sections, uplifting of the plateau and environmental changes, climate changes, ecological environment and regional development.

Xia Bin, et al, Ophiolite and Its Terrain Structure in the Southwest of Tibet, Zhongshan University Press, Guangzhou, October 1998. 92 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-306-01449-8. Academic Series of Young Scientists in Guangdong Province.

Results of indoor analysis and tests and comprehensive research on the basis of the firsthand materials obtained from the field investigation of the ophiolite and geological structure in the southwest of Tibet. Four chapters: a general survey of geological structure, Kunggy Co-Dajiweng ophiolite sub-zone, Xiugugabu-Daba ophiolite zone, and the composition, movement and accretion of terrain structure in the southwest of Tibet.

Zhang Yuquan, et al, and Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed, Geochemistry of Granite Rocks in the Hengduan Mountain Area, Science Press, Beijing, June 1995. 187 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-004577-5. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Hengduan Mountain Area Scientific Investigation Series.

A classification of the C (crust-source), CM (crust/mantle-source) and M (mantle-source) types of granite rocks widely distributed in the Xikang-Yunnan Achiocontinent, Ailao Mountain-Jinsha River, Lincang_ Zogang and Luxi-Tengchong rock belts in the Hengduan Mountains on the basis of years of field investigation and indoor research; a comprehensive discussion on the geology, petrology, mineralogy, petrochemistry, microelement and rare-earth element, and Sr and Nd isotope geochemistry of these granite rocks; the last chapter: their cause of formation, evolution and mineralization.

Deng Wanming, Cenozoic Era Intraplate Volcanic Rock in the North of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, December 1998. 180 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02620-7.

A systematic summary and thorough-going research of the regional geology, characteristics of rock, mineral chemistry, microelement and rare-earth element geochemistry and composition of isotopes of the Cenozoic era intraplate volcanic rock zones in the north of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (including north Changtang, Hohxil Mountains and Kunlun Mountains); exploration of the tectonic environment for volcanic activities, and properties and cause of formation of magma source region; exposition of the relationship between volcanism and the evolution and uplifting of lithosphere structure of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau since the Cenozoic era, providing rich petrogenesis information for recognizing the formation of the intraplate orogenic belt and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau continental dynamics.