interglacial

[US]/ɪntə'gleɪsɪəl/
[UK]/ˌɪntɚ'gleʃəl/
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Translation

adj. pertaining to a period of warmer climate between two ice ages
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interglacial period

Example Sentences

During the last interglacial period, global temperatures were higher than they are today.

Scientists study interglacial periods to understand climate change over long periods of time.

The interglacial climate allowed for the expansion of human populations in certain regions.

Ice core samples provide valuable data about past interglacial periods.

The interglacial period we are currently in began around 11,000 years ago.

Many species adapted to the interglacial environment may face challenges with current climate changes.

The transition from glacial to interglacial periods can have significant impacts on ecosystems.

Geological evidence shows patterns of interglacial cycles throughout Earth's history.

Human activities contribute to the acceleration of interglacial warming trends.

Understanding the factors that influence interglacial climates is crucial for predicting future climate scenarios.

Real-world Examples

Even less well understood are the cycles of comparative balminess within ice ages, known as interglacials.

Source: A Brief History of Everything

And now we have Tierney's new results on the temperature difference between glacial and interglacial conditions.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American September 2021 Collection

But during the warmer interglacial periods, forests bounced back.

Source: PBS Earth - Animal Fun Facts

Within that, you have cycles of “glacial periods” and “interglacial periods”.

Source: Life Noggin

We’re currently in an interglacial period called the Holocene.

Source: Life Noggin

And now we have Tierney's new results on the temperature difference between glacial and interglacial conditions.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American September 2020 Collection

Earth has self-regulated within a very narrow range of plus two degrees in a warm interglacial, minus four degrees, deep ice age.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2020 Collection

Glacial periods are colder and have a greater ice sheet presence, while the interglacial periods are warmer and more like the Earth is now.

Source: Life Noggin

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