"Ice Ages: Solving the Mystery"

"Ice Ages: Solving the Mystery" explores the scientific quest to understand why Earth's climate has periodically cooled enough to form massive ice sheets. It highlights key factors such as changes in Earth's orbit (Milankovitch cycles), variations in greenhouse gases, and shifts in ocean and atmospheric patterns. These elements influence the amount of solar energy reaching the planet, causing long-term climate shifts. The film emphasizes how scientists use clues from ice cores, fossils, and geological records to piece together the complex interactions behind ice age cycles, helping us understand past climate changes and their relevance to future climate predictions.