Earth slowly shifting toward its next ice age, scientists say
Story by Alexander Clark • 20h
The Earth’s climate is a dynamic entity, continuously evolving over billions of years with alternating periods of extreme heat and cold. Recent scientific studies indicate that the Earth is subtly tilting towards its next ice age, a process influenced by various factors from Earth’s axial tilt to global climate change.
The Science Behind Earth’s Tilt
The Earth’s climate is directly tied to its axial tilt. As our planet orbits the sun, it does so at a slight incline, or tilt, relative to the sun. This tilt ranges from 22.1 to 24.5 degrees over a cycle of about 41,000 years. When the tilt is greater, the Earth experiences more variance in climate and extreme seasonal changes.
One of the key factors in Earth’s climate oscillations are Milankovitch cycles. These cycles are a series of periodic variations in Earth’s orbital eccentricity, axial tilt, and precession. They have a profound effect on Earth’s long-term climate patterns, including the onset and duration of ice ages.
Indications of Earth’s Gradual Tilt Towards an Ice Age
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