European glaciation, artwork

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European glaciation, artwork

European glaciation. Artwork showing the maximum extent of the ice sheets and glaciers at the peak of the last Ice Age, between 20, 000 and 18, 000 years ago. Areas of land and sea covered by the ice include parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea and Baltic Sea, Greenland, Iceland, the British Isles, Scandinavia, and parts of Northern Europe. The mountain ranges of the Alps are also covered in ice. This peak glaciation ended around 10, 000 years ago, with the current period being an interglacial where the ice caps have retreated to the polar regions

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Advanced Alps Climatological Climatology Continent Earth Science Geological Glaciation Glacier Glaciers Glaciology Ice Age Ice Cap Ice Sheet Physical Geography Prehistoric Prehistory Sheets Advance Ice Caps Limit

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This artwork from Science Photo Library takes us back in time to the peak of the last Ice Age, between 20,000 and 18,000 years ago. The print showcases the remarkable extent of European glaciation during this period, illustrating how vast ice sheets and glaciers covered significant portions of land and sea. The image reveals a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea engulfed by ice, with even parts of the Baltic Sea frozen over. Greenland, Iceland, the British Isles, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe are all depicted as icy landscapes. Notably, even the majestic mountain ranges of the Alps were not spared from being blanketed in a thick layer of ice. However, as we know now through scientific research and geological studies mentioned in this caption's description (provided by Science Photo Library), this peak glaciation eventually came to an end around 10,000 years ago. We currently find ourselves living in an interglacial period where these massive ice caps have retreated towards polar regions. This awe-inspiring artwork serves as a powerful reminder of Earth's ever-changing climate throughout history. It allows us to appreciate both our planet's incredible natural forces and its capacity for transformation over time.

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