Pliocene climatic optimum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007980",
  "term": "Pliocene climatic optimum",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A period within the mid-Pliocene epoch, approximately 3.3 to 3.0 million years ago, characterized by global temperatures significantly warmer than present-day values. During this time, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations were similar to current levels, and sea levels were considerably higher. This period serves as a past analog for understanding potential future climate scenarios under elevated CO2.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/pliocene-climatic-optimum/"
}