Nagaland Fossils Reveal Antarctica’s Role in Indian Monsoons
• Nagaland fossil discoveries link Antarctica's formation to the early development of the Indian monsoon, revealing how Antarctic changes influenced rainfall and temperature patterns.
• Analysis of fossilized leaves using CLAMP indicates Northeast India was much wetter and warmer, coinciding with Antarctic ice growth and impacting tropical rainfall and monsoon evolution.
• Accelerated melting of Antarctic ice due to global warming may shift the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), potentially disrupting rainfall across tropical regions and affecting agriculture and water resources in India.
Antarctica's formation influenced Indian monsoon development
Recent findings from Nagaland's fossil records reveal a significant connection between Antarctica's formation 34 million years ago and the early development of the Indian monsoon. The study highlights how changes in Antarctica influenced rainfall patterns and temperatures in the Indian subcontinent, fostering dense forests.
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