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glacial epoch

/ˈɡleɪʃəl ˈiːpɒk/

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/ˈɡleɪʃəl ˈiːpɒk/C1formalscientific
  • ruГеологический период, характеризующийся обширными ледниковыми щитами, покрывающими большие части поверхности Земли, обычно относящийся к плейстоценовой эпохе или любому крупному ледниковому периоду.

A geological period characterized by extensive ice sheets covering large parts of the Earth's surface, typically referring to the Pleistocene epoch or any major ice age.

  1. Ice AgeB2formal

    A long period of time in Earth's history when global temperatures dropped significantly, causing large ice sheets to cover vast areas of land.

    ruЛедниковый период

    • The last glacial epoch ended about 11,700 years ago.
    • Scientists study ice cores to understand past glacial epochs.
    • During a glacial epoch, sea levels are much lower than today.