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(a) Map showing the location of the Tarim LIP (Modified after Zhou et al.32). (b) Simplified geologic map of the Tarim LIP (modified after Xu et al.29) showing the distribution of CFB and mafic–ultramafic intrusive rocks. (c) Geological sketch map of the Akesu section (modified after Turner66).