Holocene wildfire activity archived in East Asian marginal sea: Linkages to climate variability and human civilization

Key Points

• Wildfire activity increased during periods of significant climate variability, notably in the Holocene.
• The analysis of records from the East Asian marginal sea indicates a link to human civilization changes.
• Observational analysis across various sites in East Asia uncovered patterns between climate shifts and wildfires.
• These findings highlight the complex interactions between climate and anthropogenic factors in altering fire regimes.