interglacials

[US]/[ˌɪntəˈɡleɪʃ(ə)l]/
[UK]/[ˌɪntərˈɡleɪʃ(ə)l]/
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Translation

n.A period between glacial periods in an ice age; a relatively warm period between successive ice ages.
n., pl.The periods between glacial periods.

Phrases & Collocations

during interglacials

interglacial periods

studying interglacials

warm interglacial

following interglacials

early interglacials

interglacial climate

past interglacials

long interglacials

after interglacials

Example Sentences

scientists study interglacials to understand past climate variability.

the current interglacial, holocene, is relatively warm and stable.

during interglacials, temperatures rise significantly above glacial periods.

sea levels fluctuate considerably during interglacials.

understanding interglacials helps predict future climate scenarios.

the length of interglacials varies across geological timescales.

paleoclimate records provide valuable data about past interglacials.

interglacials are characterized by reduced ice sheet extent.

the transition from glacial to interglacial periods is complex.

analyzing interglacials reveals patterns in earth's climate system.

the milankovitch cycles influence the timing of interglacials.

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