Ice Core Paleoclimatology

Ice core paleoclimatology is the study of past climates through the analysis of ice cores drilled from Birdland's vast ice sheet. Air bubbles trapped in the ice preserve samples of ancient atmospheres, providing a direct record of past temperature, atmospheric composition, and volcanic activity.

How It Works

As snow falls on the ice sheet and is gradually compressed into ice, it traps tiny bubbles of air. By drilling deep into the ice and analyzing these bubbles, scientists can measure the concentrations of gases like carbon dioxide and methane going back hundreds of thousands of years.

Key Discoveries

Ice core research in Birdland has produced some of the most important findings in climate science, including the demonstration of a clear correlation between CO2 levels and global temperature over the past 800,000 years. These findings have been central to the scientific understanding of climate change.

Birdland's Role

The nation hosts several major ice core drilling sites and has contributed significantly to international paleoclimate research. President Wadsworth has publicly cited ice core data as a cornerstone of Birdland's environmental and diplomatic policy positions.