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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Investigation to Uncover Fossil-Bearing Strata of Archaeological Significance in the Late Quaternary Pediplain Deposits of Motravulapadu, South India.

Shanthosh S, Gugulothu S, Kumar DA; Mahesh V, Sukumaran P, Badapalli PK, Pandey AK.

Journal of Geological Society of India

https://doi.org/10.17491/jgsi/2025/174132 

South Asia’s Late Quaternary landscapes supported diverse fauna and early humans, yet Pleistocene faunal studies remain limited. At Motravulapadu, Andhra Pradesh, India, faunal remains with lithic tools and Youngest Toba Tuff beds (~100–35 ka) were discovered. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) with 1m grid spacing identified fossil-rich strata, guiding successful excavations.

This integration of geophysical and archaeological methods enhances fossil detection, offering vital insights into biodiversity and human animal interactions during Late Pleistocene climatic and volcanic events.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR In-house Experiments to Characterize Dielectric Properties, 3D subsurface modeling, and field validation through on-site excavation revealing archaeological artifacts.

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