EPICA Dome C ice core

The EPICA Dome C ice core is a long sample of ice drilled from the Antarctic ice sheet, spanning over 800,000 years. Scientists analyze it to study past climate changes, atmospheric composition, and greenhouse gas levels over millennia. As snow accumulates and turns into ice, it traps air bubbles and particles that reveal details about Earth's historical environment. By examining these layers, researchers gain insights into natural climate cycles, the impact of greenhouse gases, and how our planet's climate has evolved, helping us understand future climate change.