Glacial Interlude

A glacial interlude, often referred to as an interglacial period, is a warm phase between ice ages when glaciers retreat, allowing for the growth of forests and the flourishing of wildlife. During these times, global temperatures rise, and sea levels can increase, creating more temperate conditions. Interglacial periods occur in cycles within Earth's history, influenced by natural factors like changes in the Earth’s orbit, solar radiation, and greenhouse gas concentrations. The current interglacial, called the Holocene, began around 11,700 years ago, following the last major ice age.