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Late Ming Dynasty weak monsoon induced a harmonized megadrought across north-to-south China

Earth Sciences

Late Ming Dynasty weak monsoon induced a harmonized megadrought across north-to-south China

W. Yue, F. Chen, et al.

This research delves into the historical water balance changes in the middle Yangtze River over 464 years, unveiling a significant megadrought occurring between 1625 and 1644 CE that profoundly affected the Ming Dynasty. The study connects this phenomenon to Pacific sea surface temperature anomalies and other climatic factors. Discover how this work by Weipeng Yue, Feng Chen, Max C. A. Torbenson, Xiaoen Zhao, Yonghong Zheng, Yang Xu, Mao Hu, Shijie Wang, Tiyuan Hou, Heli Zhang, and Youping Chen sheds light on mitigating future droughts.

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Abstract
This paper uses tree-ring data from southern China to reconstruct water balance changes in the middle Yangtze River over the last 464 years. The reconstruction reveals a megadrought (1625–1644 CE) affecting both northern and southern China, impacting the Ming Dynasty's downfall. The megadrought's occurrence is linked to Pacific sea surface temperature anomalies, weakened solar activity, and volcanic eruptions. The study provides historical context for mitigating future drought.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Aug 17, 2024
Authors
Weipeng Yue, Feng Chen, Max C. A. Torbenson, Xiaoen Zhao, Yonghong Zheng, Yang Xu, Mao Hu, Shijie Wang, Tiyuan Hou, Heli Zhang, Youping Chen
Tags
tree-ring data
water balance
megadrought
Ming Dynasty
climatic factors
historical context
drought mitigation

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