The Ice Age refers to a series of geologic periods characterized by a significant drop in global temperatures, leading to the expansion of ice sheets and glaciers across large portions of the Earth's surface. These periods of extensive glaciation alternated with warmer interglacial periods, shaping the landscape and influencing the evolution of life on Earth.
There have been several ice ages throughout Earth's history, but when people commonly refer to "the Ice Age,"
There have been several ice ages throughout Earth's history, but when people commonly refer to "the Ice Age,"