Around 900,000 years ago, the Earth experienced a sudden cooling phenomenon known as the "Mid-Pleistocene Revolution." This event has long been a topic of debate within the international academic community. However, Chinese scientists have recently discovered conclusive evidence through the study of foraminifera in seabed sediments from the southern South China Sea, proving the existence of this phenomenon.
Foraminifera are silica-based marine microorganisms that are extremely sensitive to external climate changes. These colorful, radiating tiny creatures, though nearly invisible to the naked eye, faithfully record the fluctuations in Earth's climate. After five years of in-depth research, scientists found significant changes in both the quantity and variety of foraminifera around 900,000 years ago, further confirming the occurrence of the "Mid-Pleistocene Revolution."
This discovery is not only crucial for studying the paleoclimate of the South China Sea but also provides a new perspective on understanding global climate change. The findings regarding foraminifera have confirmed that the southern South China Sea also experienced the "Mid-Pleistocene Revolution," which holds significant value for exploring the historical processes of global climate change.
