Pollen- and diatom-inferred climatic and hydrological changes in Sumxi Co Basin (Western Tibet) since 13 000 yr B.P.

Auteurs :
VAN CAMPO, E.
GASSE, F.

Description :
A 13 000 yr pollen and diatom record in western Tibet gives information on major changes both in regional vegetation and in local hydrology. A major environmental occurred suddenly at 10 000 yr B.P., with the establishment of wet conditions, and was followed by a long-term trend toward maximum aridity, which lasted approximately 6 000 yr. Comparison with climatic changes recognized in north tropical Africa and discussion.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Quaternary research, issn : 0033-5894, 1993, vol. 39, n°. 3, p. 300-313, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 62 réf.

Date :
1993

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis, San Diego, CA, Elsevier