Etymology:
Meaning:
An interglacial is a period of time between two periods of glaciation (ice ages). During interglacials, the Earth's climate is warmer and less ice accumulates.
Origin:
The term "interglacial" was first used by Swedish geologist Gerard De Geer in 1910. He used the term to describe the warm periods between the glacial periods that he had identified in Sweden.
Usage:
The term "interglacial" is used in geology and paleoclimatology to describe warm periods in Earth's history that occur between periods of glaciation. Interglacials are characterized by higher temperatures, less ice cover, and changes in vegetation and sea levels.
Current Interglacial:
The Earth is currently in an interglacial period known as the Holocene, which began approximately 11,700 years ago. The Holocene is characterized by a relatively stable climate with relatively low sea levels.
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