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Monsoon Link to Fall of Dynasties

The demise of some of China's ruling dynasties may have been linked to changes in the strength of monsoon rains, a new study suggests. The findings come from 1,800-year record of the Asian monsoon preserved in a stalagmite from a Chinese cave.

Images and Boat Blogs Day 13 Volvo Ocean Race

It had to happen and happen it did. Like the monsoon rains bring life and water to a dusty desert we finally broke free of the doldrums. The feeling of relief that spread around the boat was palpable.

Chinese Monsoons, Australian Rocks, Israeli Pottery

Researchers reported last week that chemical analysis of an ancient stalagmite from a Chinese cave has suggested that changes in the strength of monsoon rains long ago may have had a profound impact on agriculture in Asia, leading to the demise of several imperial Chinese dynasties.

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