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March 2014 PMID 24616521

Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mongolia.

Neil Pederson, Amy E Hessl, Nachin Baatarbileg, Kevin J Anchukaitis, Nicola Di Cosmo

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Many discussions emphasize the correlation between favorable climate conditions and the Mongol Empire's expansion, using phrases like 'coincidence' and 'unprecedented' to underline their intrigue. The tone combines curiosity and historical analysis, with posters referencing specific patterns such as a 15-year rain season aligning with Mongol conquests, which illustrates deep engagement with the article's findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the connection between climate conditions and the Mongol Empire’s success, reflecting a general agreement on the article's ideas.

InterestHigh interest

Participants display high interest, referencing specific facts about climate fluctuations and historical events, indicating curiosity and engagement.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posters analyze mechanisms like how cavalry movements might influence rainfall or link climate to historical expansion, showing thoughtful involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions highlight the significance of climate in shaping history, the overall effect seems moderate, influencing opinions but not prompting major policy debates.

Abstract in brief

  • The 13th-century Mongol Empire thrived during a warm and wet period, with 15 consecutive years of above-average moisture, which likely boosted grassland productivity and contributed to the rise of Chinggis Khan's empire.
  • Researchers used tree-ring data from Siberian pine trees to reconstruct water balance over the past 111-12 years and found that climate conditions during the Mongol conquests were unusually favorable compared to recent decades.
  • The early 21st-century drought in Mongolia, identified as the hottest in over a millennium, suggests that future warming could lead to similar heat droughts despite increases in precipitation, posing risks to modern Mongolia's environment and stability.]
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@anaraa_sh · X

@SJJargalsaikhan @Undqk @MockingBirdMan1 @jjngm https://t.co/9l93Ugp6kn Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mongolia. Нэг судалгаа

Jul 28, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,311 followers View post →
Besart Çopa
@besartcopa · X

Fun fact: the Mongolian blitz expansion in the 13th century coincided with a 15-year rain season, unprecedented in the last 1000 years of the normally arid region. The Drip was the secret to Mongolian success. https://t.co/Md8Ix21N2l

Mar 21, 2022 · 1 like · 1,769 followers View post →
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@tsende_mgl · X

RT @anaraa_sh: @SJJargalsaikhan @Undqk @MockingBirdMan1 @jjngm https://t.co/9l93Ugp6kn Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mo…

Jul 28, 2019 · 1 share · 18,277 followers View post →
Camilo2010
@Camilo2010 · X

Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mongolia https://t.co/lSmTjCJgtE

Jan 5, 2019 · 1,718 followers View post →
Imagineer de andar por casa
@k4rliky · X

Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mongolia https://t.co/SY4gFT6ZkP

Aug 5, 2022 · 722 followers View post →
Mauricio Mardones
@MauroMardones · X

Por otro lado, el Imperio Mongol se vio favorecido por condiciones climáticas (1200-1300) que permitieron alta productividad de pastizales y combustible para su ejército. https://t.co/V5CXrOX40e

Jun 24, 2022 · 623 followers View post →

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Almaz Aliev
@almaz_aliev_ · X

@fasc1nate @elonmusk @jordanbpeterson @ScottAdamsSays @jonhenley Arid Mongolia suddenly turned green when Genghis Khan started his conquest. Coincidence? It confirms a hypothesis that large-scale mass movements of ungulates aka cavalry cause precipitation. "Major battles bring rainfall" said Plutarch. #NaturalMechanism https://t.co/NKbs6aKLyh

Dec 31, 2022 · 58 followers View post →
Imagineer de andar por casa
@k4rliky · X

Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mongolia https://t.co/SY4gFT6ZkP

Aug 5, 2022 · 722 followers View post →
Mauricio Mardones
@MauroMardones · X

Por otro lado, el Imperio Mongol se vio favorecido por condiciones climáticas (1200-1300) que permitieron alta productividad de pastizales y combustible para su ejército. https://t.co/V5CXrOX40e

Jun 24, 2022 · 623 followers View post →
Besart Çopa
@besartcopa · X

Fun fact: the Mongolian blitz expansion in the 13th century coincided with a 15-year rain season, unprecedented in the last 1000 years of the normally arid region. The Drip was the secret to Mongolian success. https://t.co/Md8Ix21N2l

Mar 21, 2022 · 1 like · 1,769 followers View post →
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@tsende_mgl · X

RT @anaraa_sh: @SJJargalsaikhan @Undqk @MockingBirdMan1 @jjngm https://t.co/9l93Ugp6kn Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mo…

Jul 28, 2019 · 1 share · 18,277 followers View post →
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@anaraa_sh · X

@SJJargalsaikhan @Undqk @MockingBirdMan1 @jjngm https://t.co/9l93Ugp6kn Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mongolia. Нэг судалгаа

Jul 28, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,311 followers View post →
Camilo2010
@Camilo2010 · X

Pluvials, droughts, the Mongol Empire, and modern Mongolia https://t.co/lSmTjCJgtE

Jan 5, 2019 · 1,718 followers View post →