Editor
New Discovery in Karbi Anglong Suggests Region Was Once Part of the Pacific Ocean
Scientists have made a fascinating discovery in the North Eastern region, particularly in present-day Karbi Anglong. Recent findings of marine fossils in the Dichobai area have led to a groundbreaking hypothesis that this region was submerged under the Pacific Ocean hundreds of years ago. The fossils, unearthed in the Silveta area of Karbi Anglong district on May 12, are believed to date back to the Eocene period.
If further research confirms this theory, it would serve as a valuable resource for researchers and students studying ancient geological phenomena in Karbi Anglong and Assam. The Eocene period, which occurred approximately 56 to 33.9 million years ago, is widely recognized as the period that witnessed the emergence of modern life forms.
During this epoch, the collision between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates resulted in the majestic formation of the Himalayas. These findings shed light on the geological history of the region, offering a glimpse into its ancient past and captivating the imagination of scientists and scholars alike.