Paleoclimatology
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Paleoclimatology is the scientific study of climates predating the invention of meteorological instruments, when no direct, artificial measurement data were available. As instrumental records only spa
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Abrupt climate change
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An abrupt climate change occurs when the climate system is forced to transition at a rate that is determined by the climate system energy-balance. The transition rate is more rapid than the rate of ch
Clathrate hydrates have been identified as a possible agent for abrupt changes.
The Younger Dryas period of abrupt climate change is named after the alpine flower, Dryas.
The dark ocean surface reflects only 6 percent of incoming solar radiation; sea ice reflects 50 to 70 percent.