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Technically, yes. Ice ages are not continuous periods of cold, but rather have cycles of colder glacial periods and warmer interglacial periods. We are currently in an interglacial period.

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Will there be another Ice Age in the future?

It is possible that there will be another ice age in the future, but it is expected to occur in hundreds of thousands or even millions of years from now due to natural climate cycles. Human-induced global warming is currently offsetting the cooling effects that would typically initiate an ice age.


What is the climate change term for coldest phase of climate cycle?

The term for the coldest phase of a climate cycle is "glacial period" or "ice age". During a glacial period, Earth experiences lower global temperatures and an expansion of ice sheets.


How can man cause an ice age?

It is currently not possible for humans to directly cause an ice age. Ice ages are primarily influenced by natural factors such as changes in Earth's orbit and axial tilt over long time scales. While human activities contribute to climate change, including global warming, the extent to which these activities could potentially trigger an ice age remains uncertain.


Are we currently in an ice age or an interglacial period?

We are currently in an interglacial period, known as the Holocene epoch, which began around 11,700 years ago. We are not in an ice age, which is characterized by extensive glaciation and lower global temperatures.


What is the climate like during an ice age?

During an ice age, the climate is characterized by colder temperatures, extensive ice sheets covering large portions of the Earth, and lower sea levels due to the formation of glaciers. The climate is generally drier, with reduced precipitation and changes in weather patterns. Additionally, there can be significant fluctuations in temperature and periods of rapid climate change.

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How did the climate of the ice age differ from todays climate?

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How did the climate of the Ice Age differ from today's climate?

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Which period of an ice age are you in currently?

We are currently in an interglacial period within the ice age which started about 2.6 million years ago.


Will there be another Ice Age in the future?

It is possible that there will be another ice age in the future, but it is expected to occur in hundreds of thousands or even millions of years from now due to natural climate cycles. Human-induced global warming is currently offsetting the cooling effects that would typically initiate an ice age.


What are the release dates for Assignment Discovery - 1992 Ice Age Extreme Climate?

Assignment Discovery - 1992 Ice Age Extreme Climate was released on: USA: 2007


What is the climate change term for coldest phase of climate cycle?

The term for the coldest phase of a climate cycle is "glacial period" or "ice age". During a glacial period, Earth experiences lower global temperatures and an expansion of ice sheets.


What type of climate does the mammoth live in?

during the ice age


What is the climate during an ice age?

Suddenly very cold.


What was the climate like around the ice age?

individual pulses of extra cold climate are termed.


Compare the Earths climate today with its climate during the ice age?

it's warmer and drier now, than during the Ice Ages


Are you in the Quaternary Period?

Yes. We currently live in an "interglacial period" of the Quaternary Ice Age. Some people confuse "ice age" with a "glacial period" within an ice age.


Is ice age 5 out anywhere?

The fifth Ice Age film is currently in production, and is scheduled for release on July 15, 2016.