Preface for article collection “Evolution and variability of Asian Monsoon and its linkage with Cenozoic global cooling”
- Keywords:
- Asian Monsoon evolution, IODP, Himalaya and Tibetan Plateau
Although the Asian monsoon (AM) is a regional phenomenon, it exerts a significant impact on global climate. Because uplift of the Himalaya and Tibetan Plateau (HTP) has been considered to play a significant role on the establishment of the AM, numerous attempts have been made to prove the linkage between HTP uplift and AM evolution. On the other hand, comparison of global climate and AM evolution during Cenozoic suggests that AM evolution is significantly affected by global climate. So, it is necessary to evaluate both factors to properly understand the evolution and variability of the AM.