Paleoclimate

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Definition

The study of ancient climates based on geological and biological evidence, crucial for understanding historical climate changes and their impacts.

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Episode #086: The Natural Order - Variable Climate / Giant Ice Age Lakes

KosmographiaAug 11, 2022

The podcast discusses the recent storms and flooding in western Montana, linking them to evidence of massive pro-glacial lakes and catastrophic climate events across North America. Key historical writings related to climate change and migrations are explored, emphasizing the role of natural variability in past climate oscillations. The Sun is identified as the main source of melting energy for glaciers in the context of global climate change.

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