paleoclimate modeling

Paleoclimate modeling uses computer simulations to understand past Earth's climates by analyzing data such as ice cores, tree rings, and sediments. These models recreate ancient conditions to study how different factors, like volcanic eruptions or changes in Earth's orbit, influenced temperature and weather patterns. By comparing these simulations with actual historical climate data, scientists can enhance our understanding of long-term climate changes and better predict future climate scenarios. This research is crucial for understanding how Earth's climate system operates over geological timescales.