1. Leg 184 Summary: Exploring the Asian Monsoon through Drilling
in the South China Sea

Abstract

Introduction

Tectonic Framework of the South China Sea

Evolution of Asian Monsoonal Climates

Sediments of the South China Sea

Paleoceanography of the South China Sea

Scientific Objectives

Drilling Strategy

Scientific Measurements Strategy

Site Summaries

Environmental History of the South China Sea

Conclusions

References

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