stadials
A stadial is a period of colder climate within a glacial period. Glacial periods, also known as ice ages, are characterized by long intervals of cold temperatures and the presence of large ice sheets. Within these glacial periods, there are shorter, colder phases called stadials, interspersed with warmer phases called interstadials.
During stadials, ice sheets expand and temperatures drop significantly across the globe. These cold periods are
The exact causes of stadials are still a subject of scientific research, but they are believed to