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    Scientists examine millennia-long hydroclimatic patterns in Central Asia

    Scientists examine millennia-long hydroclimatic patterns in Central Asia

    A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has unveiled insights into the hydroclimatic shifts that have shaped Central Asia over nearly eight millennia. Led by Prof. Tan Liangcheng from the Institute of Earth Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research sheds light on the prolonged drying trend experienced in western Central Asia, while contrasting it with the wetter conditions observed in the eastern part of the region.

    Photo: Stalagmite analysis offers insights into Central Asia's climate history
    Source: PNAS

     

    The study, which analyzed a stalagmite from the Fergana Valley in Kyrgyzstan, utilized multiple proxies including δ18O, δ13C, and Sr/Ca to reconstruct a highly resolved hydroclimatic record. This meticulous analysis revealed a consistent pattern of long-term drying in western Central Asia, a phenomenon attributed to the complex interplay of seasonal changes in solar radiation and the behavior of westerly jets.

    "Since the Holocene, we've observed a marked divergence in precipitation trends between western and eastern Central Asia," explained Dr. Tan. "This disparity is a consequence of the distinct responses of winter and summer westerly jets to changes in solar insolation."

    The study elucidates how reduced summer insolation in the Northern Hemisphere has led to a strengthening and southward shift of the summer westerly jet, resulting in increased summer precipitation in eastern Central Asia. Conversely, in the winter precipitation-dominated western region, increased winter insolation has caused the winter westerly jet stream to shift northward. This alteration, coupled with rising temperatures, has diminished Mediterranean storm activity, consequently reducing water vapor transport and leading to decreased winter precipitation and snowfall.

    Photo: Prof. Tan Liangcheng from the Institute of Earth Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Source: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

     

    "Our research suggests that continued increases in winter solar radiation, coupled with global warming, may exacerbate the drying trend in western Central Asia," Dr. Tan noted emphasizing the implications of these findings.

    Moreover, the study identifies quasi-periods of climatic variability, ranging from 1,400-year cycles to shorter 20–30-year oscillations, potentially linked to North Atlantic climate dynamics. These periods of droughts and pluvial phases have had profound impacts on regional societies and trans-Eurasian cultural exchange throughout history.

    For instance, a severe drought approximately 5,180–5,820 years ago impeded the expansion of Central Asian cultures and delayed the development of the prehistoric Silk Road oasis route. Conversely, periods of increased precipitation, such as the pluvial phase around 2,360 to 2,500 years ago, coincided with significant cultural developments, including the rise of the Bronze Age civilization in Central Asia and the expansion of the Persian Empire.

    Experts laud the study's comprehensive climate sequences, praising their unprecedented temporal resolution and their contribution to understanding the intricate climate dynamics of Central Asia. 

     

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