TNPSC Thervupettagam

Coral Reef Fossils in Ladakh

October 24 , 2023 268 days 396 0
  • Geologist has unearthed coral reef fossils at 18,000 feet above sea level at Burtse in the Eastern Ladakh Himalayas.
  • The unearthed fossils include structures of coral colonies, and give a glimpse into Burtse area's geological past which comprised of an ancient underwater world.
  • The findings are indicative of a biodiversity that once existed in the said region.
  • Coral reef, an underwater ecosystem comprising of colonies of corals, held together by a building of calcium carbonate.

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