The Cenozoic spatiotemporal exhumation of the SE Tibetan Plateau: insight from the data mining and modeling of low-temperature thermochronology

Introduction: The SE Tibetan Plateau is distinct from other margins due to its high elevation, long wavelength, and low relief. A clear understanding of the Cenozoic exhumation history this region key special geomorphological process associated mechanisms. Previous thermochronological studies have either focused on vertical sections or horizontal variations in local regions. However, spatiotemporal pattern entire enigmatic. Methods: In article, we compiled 1,202 data using joint kernel density estimation (KDE) linear inversion approaches address process. Results: results reveal that at least six episodes rapid cooling occurred since Cenozoic, which include ∼61–58 Ma, 38–35 32–23 18–13 11–6 4–3 Ma. Furthermore, underwent spatially inhomogeneous throughout main episodes. Discussion: We infer all may be attributed lateral extrusion continuous convergence between Indian Eurasian continents. Meanwhile, climate changes (e.g., intensified Asian summer monsoon glacial processes) also played a non-negligible role shaping landscape Miocene. Our will provide new insights into geodynamic mechanisms processes whole Cenozoic.