hypsithermal

[US]//ˈhɪpsɪθɜːməl//
[UK]//ˈhɪpsɪθɜːrməl//

Translation

adj.relating to or denoting this warm period in the post-glacial era
n.a warm period in the post-glacial era, typically about 9,000 to 5,000 years ago, characterized by higher temperatures than present

Example Sentences

the hypsithermal interval occurred approximately 8,000 years ago.

during the hypsithermal period, global temperatures peaked.

scientists study the hypsithermal epoch to understand past climates.

the hypsithermal climate supported diverse forest ecosystems.

archaeological evidence reveals hypsithermal conditions in this region.

the hypsithermal maximum occurred during the holocene.

early hypsithermal warming led to significant ecological changes.

late hypsithermal vegetation patterns differed from earlier periods.

the hypsithermal onset marked a major climatic transition.

researchers analyze hypsithermal proxy data from lake sediments.

paleoclimatic records indicate an extended hypsithermal phase.

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