Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Amzad Hussain Laskar, Archna Bohra
Summary: A large part of South Asia relies on the Indian Summer Monsoon season for rainfall, which significantly impacts the socioeconomic conditions of developing countries in the region. The rise and fall of ancient civilizations in South Asia were influenced by the Indian Summer Monsoon, although this influence is not fully explored. Attempts have been made to correlate monsoon variation with the decline of civilizations, but more quantitative estimations of the impact of monsoon variability on cultural shifts are needed.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Ioan Seghedi, Viorel M. Mirea, Gabriel C. Stefan
Summary: The Bontau Volcano in the Miocene Zarand extensional basin is the largest composite volcano in the Apuseni Mountains. It has undergone complex geological processes and has a unique structure and composition. The volcano has experienced multiple eruptive and collapse events, resulting in the formation of extensive volcanic debris deposits. The study of the volcano provides insights into the geotectonic evolution and magma evolution processes, as well as the formation of mineral deposits within the volcano.
Article
Geography, Physical
Xin Jia, Shuzhi Wang, Yonggang Sun, Yiyin Li, Yanjing Jiao, Zhijun Zhao, Harry F. Lee
Summary: Fossil charcoals from archaeological sites provide direct evidence for the relationship between environmental change and ancient peoples' livelihoods. The study of the Erdaojingzi site in northeastern China around 3500 years ago revealed temperate deciduous and mixed conifer-broadleaved forests as the dominant vegetation, with Quercus, Pinus, and Ulmus as major representative taxa. Humans at the site likely relied on Quercus nuts as staple foods, Ulmus leaves for dietary fiber, and Amygdalus/Armeniaca and Ziziphus for fruits. The wet climate around 3500 cal yr BP may have facilitated the development of rain-fed agriculture, large settlements, and the birth of civilization.
QUATERNARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
Muhammad Shahidul Islam, Anup De
Summary: Boxing is a popular and ancient combat sport with a long history. This study explores the evolution and patterns of boxing in ancient civilizations and examines rules, awards, equipment, and injuries in ancient boxing. The findings reveal the absence of mentions of boxing rings in ancient literature, the prevalence of bearded male boxers, and the depiction of battles on ancient Greek pottery.
MONTENEGRIN JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Frantisek Tetak
Summary: Sedimentary logging was conducted in the Slovak western part of the Magura Nappe to study the sedimentological characteristics of the area. A total of 113 sedimentological logs were recorded, with 15 logs being further analyzed and interpreted. The study revealed that the sediments were mainly deposited by gravity flows in a deep-sea environment, and various sedimentary processes such as debris-flows, turbidity currents, slides, and slumps were identified in different depositional environments. Paleocurrent directions were also included in the analysis. The purpose of the study was to document and preserve the important outcrops in the region and enhance our understanding of the sedimentary evolution of the Magura Basin.
GEOLOGICA CARPATHICA
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Anaelle Vayssiere, Cyril Castanet, Emmanuele Gautier, Thomas Depret, Jean-Michel Carozza
Summary: This study examines the possibilities of reconstructing Holocene fluvial dynamics based on the age comparisons of subfossil tree trunks and sediments in the middle Cher valley in France. The research suggests that the controlling factors of the deposit formation may be diverse, including bank retreat, hydro-climatic parameters, tree physiological death, and human activities.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jagabir Ningthoujam, R. W. C. (Bill) Arnott, Curran Wearmouth
Summary: This study focuses on the characteristics and formation mechanism of bipartite facies found in the Neoproterozoic Windermere Supergroup and the Ordovician Cloridorme Formation. It suggests that these facies are high-energy, mud-enriched avulsion jets formed in a rapidly evolving, negligibly sheared sand mud suspension along the margins and downflow terminus. The study also explains the spatial and temporal regularity and suggests that it is caused by the deposition of traction structured sandstone overlain by mudstone cap.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
A. A. Strelnikov, A. M. Korzhenkov
Summary: The study identified an ancient destroyed complex in the southern Issyk-Kul basin and the Alabash-Konur-Oleng Depression, suggesting a possible strong earthquake in the 7th-9th centuries and indicating neglected and underestimated seismic hazard assessment in the region.
SEISMIC INSTRUMENTS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tianyu Zhang, Shuanghu Fan, Shue Chen, Sanping Li, Yudong Lu
JOURNAL OF ASIAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tianyu Zhang, Shuanghu Fan, Shue Chen, Yudong Lu
GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shuanghu Fan, Tianyu Zhang, Shu'e Chen, Rongxi Li
GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2020)