Ice Age Insights
Earth's land area covered by glaciers is down to 11%, yet these icy giants still hold about 70% of the planet's fresh water. Currently, we are in an interglacial period of the Quaternary glaciation, which began 10,000 years ago, characterized by warmer temperatures and retreating glaciers. Understanding the Milankovitch cycles reveals the intricate dance of glaciation and warming that has shaped our planet's climate over millions of years.In this clip
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The Science of Everything Podcast
Episode 129: Glaciers, Ice, and Groundwater
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