"Glacial terminations" refers to the end of a period of glacial, or icy, conditions. It signifies when a long-lasting ice age or ice period comes to a close and the ice begins to melt. Full definition
Temperature rise rates during 1970 - 2003 have exceeded those of the last glacial termination by an order of magnitude. (bravenewclimate.com)
Rates of CO2 rise during 1970 - 2003 exceeded those of the last glacial termination by two orders of magnitude. (bravenewclimate.com)
«The lags of CO2 with respect to the Antarctic temperature over glacial terminations V to VII are 800, 1600, and 2800 years, respectively, which are consistent with earlier observations during the last four glacial cycles.» (climate-skeptic.com)