The Early Miocene Paleoclimate of Erzhilansay: Interpretation of Climatic Parameters Using Modern Methods
Zhamangara A. Akmagambet S. Nigmatova S. Madyarova I. Kashaganov K. Zadagali A. Seidali A. Bayshashov B.
January 2025Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Sustainability (Switzerland)
2025#17Issue 1
Studying paleoclimatic conditions across geological epochs is essential for understanding climate evolution and its influence on Earth’s biosphere. Leaf macrofossils serve as a crucial data source for reconstructing ancient climates due to their sensitivity to environmental changes. Advanced analytical methods, such as the Climate Leaf Analysis Multivariate Program (CLAMP) and the coexistence approach (CA), enable precise assessment of past climatic parameters using fossilized leaf remains. The Erzhilansay locality, dated to the early Miocene, represents a remarkable site with exceptionally preserved and diverse plant fossils, making it pivotal for paleoclimatic reconstructions. This study reveals that mean annual temperatures and summer temperatures in the early Miocene were relatively stable over millions of years. In contrast, winters were notably milder, exhibiting warmer and more consistent conditions. Precipitation levels were significantly higher, fostering the development of dense vegetation, unlike the arid environment seen today. These findings underscore the importance of employing integrated methodologies to reconstruct ancient climates and interpret geological-scale climate changes. The study also offers critical insights into climate dynamics, supporting the development of strategies to mitigate current environmental challenges.
CLAMP , coexistence approach , early Miocene , Erzhilansay locality , leaf macrofossils , paleoclimate
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Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction, Almaty, 050060, Kazakhstan
High School of Natural Sciences, Astana International University, Astana, 010008, Kazakhstan
Department of General Biology and Genomics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Eurasian National University, Astana, 010008, Kazakhstan
Institute of Geological Sciences, Almaty, 050002, Kazakhstan
Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction
High School of Natural Sciences
Department of General Biology and Genomics
Institute of Geological Sciences
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