The formation and evolution of the basin are considered to be constrained by the formation and waning of mantle plumes and stress processes of the Himalayan orogeny.

• 柴达木第三纪转换裂陷盆地形成演化主要受控于地幔热柱的形成和衰减作用 ,同时喜马拉雅运动等运程应力作用对盆地的演化至关重要。