Dansgaard-Oeschger Events

Dansgaard-Oeschger events are rapid climate fluctuations that occurred during the last glacial period, roughly every few thousand years. They are characterized by sudden warming in the North Atlantic region, followed by gradual cooling. These events can cause significant temperature increases of up to 15°C within decades, affecting global climate patterns. They are driven by complex interactions between ocean currents, ice sheets, and atmospheric conditions. Studying these events helps scientists understand past climate changes, their causes, and implications for future climate scenarios in the context of global warming.