Earth and Planetary Sciences
8 years ago

Climate history decoded through ancient bamboo distribution in Yellow River Valley.

Journal of Henan University of Science & Technology
Distribution of Bamboo in Yellow River Valley and Cognition on Climate History in the Qin and Han Dynasties
Zijin Wang

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The distribution of bamboo in the Yellow River valley during the Qin and Han Dynasties can tell us about the climate history of that time. The change in bamboo distribution was not due to economic cultivation, but rather a sign of climate change. The presence of bamboo suggests a mild climate during the Qin and Han Dynasties, as shown in Zhukezhen's study on climate changes over the past 5,000 years.