interglasiaalijakso

The interglasiaalijakso (igljagssuk for "between glasios", also referred to as the Holocene Latvia-Alania glacial-interglacial cycle) is a geological period of significant climate fluctuation that occurred between glacial periods in the Pleistocene epoch. This interglacial cycle was notable for its abrupt changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, leading to various environmental responses in the regions.

During this period, typically spanning several thousand years, the global climate underwent shifts from glacial to interglacial conditions. This cycle was characterized by spikes in sea levels, resulting from the partial melting of polar ice caps, and the establishment of new migration patterns for fauna and flora.

The regional context of the interglasiaalijakso varied across different parts of the world. Northern latitudes experienced notched temperature fluctuations, causing alternating glacial and interglacial periods. In contrast, regions near the equatorial line remained relatively stable, avoiding the full impact of these climatic fluctuations.

Several research expeditions have focused on understanding the historical recurrence of this phenomenon. Findings indicate that this glacial cycle is part of a more profound larger-scale climate fluctuation affecting the atmospheric CO2 levels across the Eurasian continent.

The study of the interglasiaalijakso has implications for our understanding of the complexities of past environmental changes and their long-term impact on local ecosystems.