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Chinese Scientists Reveal Luolong Basin's Dramatic Uplift History

3/6/2025

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Chinese scientists have uncovered the dramatic uplift history of the Luolong Basin, which soared from 600 to 2,900 meters between 54 and 43 million years ago. This groundbreaking research sheds light on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's evolution and its climate effects. Additionally, satellite imagery reveals that lakes on the northern Tibetan Plateau are rapidly expanding due to heightened rainfall and melting glaciers.

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Chinese scientists have uncovered the dramatic uplift history of the Luolong Basin, which soared from 600 to 2,900 meters between 54 and 43 million years ago. This groundbreaking research sheds light on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's evolution and its climate effects. Additionally, satellite imagery reveals that lakes on the northern Tibetan Plateau are rapidly expanding due to heightened rainfall and melting glaciers.