Interglacial Periods

Interglacial periods are warm phases in Earth's climate cycle during which global temperatures rise and ice sheets shrink, occurring between colder glacial periods (ice ages). These intervals typically last tens of thousands of years and are characterized by warmer temperatures, higher sea levels, and more habitable conditions across much of the planet. They result from natural changes in Earth's orbit, tilt, and other factors that influence climate patterns. Interglacials play a significant role in shaping current landscapes and ecosystems, providing windows of more temperate environments within the planet’s long-term climate cycles.