Historic Collision Between India and East Antarctica Revealed by NGRI Scientists
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Historic collision between India and East Antarctica |
| Timeframe | Over a billion years ago |
| Location of Discovery | Darsi and Addanki regions, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Research Institute | National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad |
| Key Researchers | Dr. K Chandrakala, OP Pandey, Biswajit Mandal, K Renuka, N Prem Kumar |
| Seismic Data Profile | 325-kilometer profile from Alampur to Ganapeswaram |
| Geological Findings | Hidden ridge in Andhra Pradesh, tilting of the Cuddapah basin, Proterozoic sedimentary layers |
| Publication | Journal of Pure and Applied Geophysics |
| Significance | Insights into ancient geological ties between India and Antarctica, Gondwana supercontinent |