Emiliani, Cesare

Cesare Emiliani was a pioneering geologist and paleoclimatologist known for his work on Earth's past climate changes. He developed methods to analyze deep-sea sediments, which helped scientists understand the history of ice ages and climate cycles over millions of years. Emiliani's research revealed how Earth's climate has oscillated between warmer and colder periods, largely driven by variations in Earth's orbit—a concept called Milankovitch cycles. His contributions are fundamental to our understanding of long-term climate patterns and help scientists predict future climate trends based on historical data.