In previous studies, the scientists had found evidence of eight massive melting events in deep sea sediments around the Antarctic, which occurred at the transition from the last ice age to the present warm period. (sciencedaily.com)
Our present warm period has been relatively mellow for the last 8,000 years, with fewer fluctuations than any other similar period in the climate record. (williamcalvin.com)
Nelson's Bay Cave, a deep cave somewhat above the high - water line which we explored several days ago, has layers from the last ice age and into our present warm period; their tools included projectile weapons, and, judging from the bones they discarded, they had gotten good at bringing home the bacon and dealing with the ill - tempered Cape buffs, among the most dangerous animals in Africa. (williamcalvin.com)