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interglacial [¦in·tər′glā·shəl] (geology) Pertaining to or formed during a period of geologic time between two successive glacial epochs or between two glacial stages. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| C cooler than were recent interglacial climate optimums. The glacial climate that predominated for most of that time was colder and drier, with strikingly larger variability over time, than the more benign interglacial (i. When the climate (average weather in an area) warms up--called an interglacial period--glaciers melt. |
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