Ice Core Sampling

Ice core sampling is a scientific method used to study climate history by extracting cylindrical sections of ice from glaciers or ice sheets. Each layer of ice contains trapped air bubbles and particles, preserving atmospheric conditions from the past. By analyzing these layers, scientists can gain insights into historical temperatures, greenhouse gas levels, and volcanic eruptions, revealing how Earth's climate has changed over thousands of years. This information is crucial for understanding current climate trends and predicting future changes. Ice cores effectively act as natural archives of Earth's environmental history.