altithermal

[US]/ˌæltiːθɜːm.əl/
[UK]/ˌæl.t̬əˈθɝm.əl/

Translation

n.A period of abnormally high temperatures during or after an ice age.
adj.Relating to a period of abnormally high temperatures during or after an ice age.

Phrases & Collocations

altithermal period

altithermal climate

during the altithermal

altithermal conditions

altithermal vegetation

altithermal lake levels

altithermal animal life

post-altithermal recovery

Example Sentences

the current warm period is part of an altithermal event.

scientists study altithermal periods to understand past climate change.

during the last altithermal, glaciers retreated significantly.

altithermal periods can have a significant impact on ecosystems.

the study of altithermal events helps us predict future climate trends.

altithermal periods are characterized by unusually warm temperatures.

paleoclimatologists use various methods to date altithermal events.

the timing and duration of altithermal periods can vary greatly.

altithermal events are often associated with changes in precipitation patterns.

understanding altithermal periods provides valuable insights into earth's climate history.

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