Ice Ages: Solving the Mystery
About this book
Ice Ages: Solving the Mystery, Volume 1, explores the scientific history and mechanics of the glacial epoch. This non-fiction work explains the causes of ice ages and examines the timing of future climatic shifts. The text highlights the CLIMAP project and the analysis of Indian Ocean sediment cores to map the earth's ancient climate patterns.
The narrative focuses on the researchers who solved this geological puzzle. It profiles key figures such as Louis Agassiz, William Buckland, James Croll, and Milutin Milankovitch. Through their contributions, the book details how astronomers, geologists, and geophysicists confirmed that irregular orbital motions drive these massive environmental changes. This account provides a comprehensive look at the discovery and validation of the astronomic theory regarding the glacial epoch.