EPICA (European Project for Ice Coring in Antarctica)

EPICA, or the European Project for Ice Coring in Antarctica, is a scientific initiative aimed at studying the Earth's climate history by drilling deep ice cores in Antarctica. These ice cores contain layers of compressed snow and ice, which trap ancient air bubbles and other particles. By analyzing these layers, researchers can learn about past temperatures, greenhouse gas levels, and climate changes over hundreds of thousands of years. This information helps scientists understand how climate systems work and informs predictions about future climate change. EPICA is crucial for understanding our planet's environmental history and its implications for the future.