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Deep within India's Godavari Basin, scientists uncovered fiery secrets from 250 million years ago.
By Aniket Chakraborty
May 7, 2025
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Researchers analyzed shale samples rich in organic material to trace ancient wildfire activity.
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Fossil charcoal clues were first seen in India’s Raniganj Coalfield, hinting at Permian wildfires.
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Scientists used palynofacies analysis to identify in situ and transported charcoal particles.
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Advanced techniques like Raman
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and FTIR revealed the true nature of ancient fires.
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The study showed well-preserved charcoal during sea-level drops and oxidized remains during rises.
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Findings from the Permian period refine how scientists interpret past vegetation and climate shifts.
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This research improves understanding of long-term carbon storage in Earth's crust.
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Insights could sharpen
palaeoclimate reconstructions
and boost carbon sequestration strategies.
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Published in ACS Omega, the study rewrites a fiery chapter of Earth's geological history.
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