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Climate variability in northwest greece during the last interglacial
1Godwin Institute for Quaternary Research, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EJ, UK. Godwin Institute for Quaternary Research, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, Downing Place, Cambri.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|September 18, 1999
Summary
Eemian climate in Greece experienced significant oscillations, similar to the Holocene. Temperature decreased and precipitation increased after peak interglacial conditions, indicating comparable climate variability.
Area of Science:
- Paleoclimatology
- Quaternary Geology
- Palynology
Background:
- Understanding past interglacial climate dynamics is crucial for contextualizing current climate change.
- The Eemian interglacial (Marine Isotope Stage 5) serves as a key analogue for future climate scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reconstruct Eemian climate variability in northwest Greece.
- To compare Eemian climate oscillations with those of the Holocene.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of isotopic and palynological data from a lacustrine sediment sequence.
- Dating of the sediment sequence to cover the period 115,000 to 135,000 years ago.
Main Results:
- Distinct climate oscillations were observed during the transitions into and out of the Eemian interglacial.
- The mid-interglacial period showed less pronounced changes, with a notable brief fluctuation.
- Post-peak interglacial conditions were marked by stepwise decreases in temperature and increases in precipitation.
Conclusions:
- Eemian climate variability in Greece exhibited similarities in amplitude and pacing to the Holocene.
- These findings contribute to a better understanding of interglacial climate dynamics and their potential relevance to modern climate change.
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