Quaternary Climate Change over the Indian Subcontinent

This book provides insights into the scientific aspects of past and present climatic changes during the Quaternary period, focusing on the Indian subcontinent. It explores climate proxies, paleoclimate reconstruction, paleomonsoon, glacial geology, climate variabilities, and climate change over the Himalayan region. Aimed at researchers and professionals, it offers a comprehensive understanding of the region's climate history and implications for the present.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Quaternary studies provide the essential context for evaluating the current state of the Earth's climate and clarifying our vulnerability to hazardous natural processes. This comprehensive book delves into the scientific aspects of past and present climatic changes during the Quaternary period, with a specific focus on the Indian subcontinent. It explores how modern environmental conditions influence climate proxies, reconstruct paleoclimates, analyze paleomonsoons, study glacial geology, and examine climate variations using dendrochronology. The book encompasses data derived from diverse landforms, including lakes, caves, rivers, swamps, pits, and trenches, employing various proxies.

Designed for researchers, graduate students, professionals in geology, geography, environmental sciences, micropaleontology, and Quaternary climate change, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Quaternary climate. It encompasses pertinent historical and environmental archives to understand the current climate scenario. The book also discusses the profound impact of climate change on both biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. It provides a thorough review of paleoclimate change studies, highlighting the insights gained from studying past climate variations. Additionally, the book dedicates significant space to glacial geology and various glacial climate proxies, shedding light on the intricate processes and impacts of glacial periods on the Earth's climate system.

By unraveling the complexities of the Quaternary period, this book contributes to our understanding of climate change and its implications for the future. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to deepen their knowledge in this field.

Weight: 725g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367537586