National Centre for Earth Science Studies

A fascinating new study from the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) is shedding light on the forces at play in the development of the Bengal Fan. The research reveals that the sedimentation processes in the Bay of Bengal are surprisingly resilient to shifts in Indian Summer Monsoon rainfall. Instead, it's the changes in sea level that have a more pronounced effect. This discovery highlights the complex interplay between climate and coastal geomorphology, showcasing how these environmental factors intricately shape the evolution of the Bengal Fan.

Bibliographic Info: A. Prajith, Jyotiranjan S. Ray, Bivin G. George, K.B. Joshi, R. Bhushan, R. Bhutani, Arvind Singh (2025). 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2025.109417.

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