The Enigmatic "Warm Ice Age" that Altered Climate Patterns
A research team has discovered that a "warm ice age" around 700,000 years ago caused a significant shift in Earth's climate cycles, leading to expanded polar glaciers and a transition from 40,000-year to 100,000-year climate rhythms. By analyzing geological data and using computer models, scientists found that this paradoxical phase of hot and humid conditions resulted in changes to climate cycles, marking a crucial development in global climate history. The findings shed light on the mechanisms behind this shift and its impact on Earth's climate evolution.