Ice Model

The Ice Model describes how ice sheets grow and shrink based on climate conditions. It suggests that, over long periods, colder periods (ice ages) see large ice sheets expanding across continents, while warmer periods cause these ice sheets to retreat. This cycle is driven by variations in Earth's orbit, which change the distribution and intensity of sunlight reaching the planet. These changes influence the global temperature, causing ice sheets to grow or diminish accordingly. The model helps explain the timing and pattern of past climate shifts, highlighting the relationship between Earth's orbital dynamics and climate variability.