Paleoclimatology
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007785
The scientific study of Earth's past climates, using evidence from natural sources such as ice cores, tree rings, sediments, and fossils. This field reconstructs ancient atmospheric conditions, ocean currents, and biological responses to climate change over geological timescales. Understanding past climate variability provides context for current climate trends.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007785 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-MET-007785",
"term": "Paleoclimatology",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The scientific study of Earth's past climates, using evidence from natural sources such as ice cores, tree rings, sediments, and fossils. This field reconstructs ancient atmospheric conditions, ocean currents, and biological responses to climate change over geological timescales. Understanding past climate variability provides context for current climate trends.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/paleoclimatology/"
}
Record 6,886 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.