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Glacial

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005970

Relating to or characterized by the presence and action of glaciers or ice sheets. It describes periods of extensive ice cover on Earth's surface, influencing global climate patterns and sea levels. The most recent glacial period, the Last Glacial Maximum, peaked around 20,000 years ago.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005970
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005970",
  "term": "Glacial",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Relating to or characterized by the presence and action of glaciers or ice sheets. It describes periods of extensive ice cover on Earth's surface, influencing global climate patterns and sea levels. The most recent glacial period, the Last Glacial Maximum, peaked around 20,000 years ago.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/glacial/"
}

Record 4,095 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.