Fossil leaves from Nagaland reveal how Antarctica shaped Indian monsoons

Indian monsoon has a surprising connection to Antarctica. Here's what

The study highlights the connection between ice formation in Antarctica and the evolution of the monsoon in Northeast India, through a fossil of 34 million years old.

Fossil Leaves from Nagaland Reveal How Antarctica Shaped Indian Monsoons

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A new study has established a connection between the formation of Antarctica around 34 million years ago and the early evolution of the Indian monsoon system that allowed lush forests to flourish across the subcontinent, said a statement from the Ministry of Science & Technology. India News | Fossil Leaves from Nagaland Reveal How Antarctica Shaped Indian Monsoons.

Fossil leaves from Nagaland reveal how Antarctica shaped Indian monsoons

Fossil leaves from Nagaland reveal how Antarctica shaped Indian monsoons