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New research links ice ages to shifts in the Earth’s orbit
- Research suggests that the next ice age would likely begin in about 10,000 years without human influence, based on Earth's orbital shifts and Milankovitch theory.
- Milankovitch theory explains how variations in Earth's orbit and axial tilt impact climate through changes in sunlight distribution.
- Orbital factors like axial tilt, precession, and eccentricity influence sunlight reaching high latitudes, shaping global climate.
- Recent study in Science reanalyzed a million years of climate history, highlighting a predictable pattern in Earth's glacial cycles.
- The study revealed a consistent correlation between Earth's orbital shifts and transitions between ice ages and interglacial periods.
- While Earth would be on track for a stable warm period in 10,000 years, human-induced greenhouse gas emissions have disrupted this natural cycle.
- Understanding past climate shifts helps refine climate models and predict future trends, offering insights into the impact of human activities.
- The delicate balance of Earth's climate system emphasizes the significance of predicting and understanding natural climate rhythms.
- By calibrating past changes, scientists aim to inform future climate predictions and address the long-term effects of human influence.
- This research provides a clearer understanding of how human activities are altering Earth's climate over long timescales.
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