Quaternary climate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008253",
  "term": "Quaternary climate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The climatic conditions that have prevailed during the Quaternary period, spanning the last 2.58 million years to the present day. This period is characterized by repeated cycles of glacial and interglacial periods, driven by Milankovitch cycles. Current climate research often focuses on understanding these past variations to predict future climate change.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/quaternary-climate/"
}