Pleistocene climate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007977",
  "term": "Pleistocene climate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The climatic conditions that prevailed during the Pleistocene epoch, spanning from approximately 2.58 million to 11,700 years ago. This period was characterized by repeated cycles of glacial and interglacial periods, with vast ice sheets covering large portions of the Northern Hemisphere. Global temperatures fluctuated significantly, impacting sea levels and ecosystems worldwide.",
  "see_also": [
    "Milankovitch theory"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/pleistocene-climate/"
}