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The study aims to reconstruct the variations of Indian summer monsoons over the past 80,000 years using sediment analysis.

April 1, 2026

Indian Monsoonal Variations During the Past 80Kyr Recorded in NGHP-02 Hole 19B, Western Bay of Bengal: Implications From Chemical and Mineral Properties

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Chronostratigraphy reveals chemical and mineral variations in sediments, indicating historical monsoonal changes.

The study aims to reconstruct the variations of Indian summer monsoons over the past 80,000 years using sediment analysis.
Analyzed sediment core from Hole 19B in the western Bay of Bengal.
Established chronostratigraphy extending to approximately 80kyr BP.
Examined major and trace element compositions and clay mineral components.
Compared δ 18 O values, TiO 2 contents, and weathering indicators across different marine isotope stages.
Higher δ 18 O values and lower TiO 2 contents during MIS 2 and 4 compared to MIS 1, 3, and 5.
Indications of increased summer monsoonal precipitation and river discharge around the study site during MIS 2 and 4.
Sediment source predominantly from the Precambrian gneissic complex of eastern India.
Increased contributions from mafic rocks during MIS 2 and 4 suggest changes in monsoonal influences.

Ota et al. (2019) studied this question.

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