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Ladakh's surprising past: From ancient beaches and corals to a cold desert

TNN | Last updated on - Mar 21, 2026, 12:59 IST
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Discovery of fossils in Ladakh

In a recent discovery, geologist Ritesh Arya found coral reef fossils at an altitude of 18,000 feet above sea level in eastern Ladakh Himalayas.

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Fossils unearthed in Ladakh's Burtse

Coral reef fossils found in Ladakh's Burtse area unveil an ancient underwater world and thriving biodiversity in the region's geological past.

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​Coral reef fossils in Ladakh

Arya said, coral reefs, geological marvels, also hold Earth's climate secrets, preserving historical data on sea surface temperatures and sea level changes.

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​Geologist in Ladakh

The study of these coral reef fossils holds the potential to provide invaluable insights into Earth's climate history and enhance understanding of climate change

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Wow wonderful seems the ocean plate collided in the past in asian plate to formHimalayas.
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