Abrupt Climate Change: Inevitable Surprises
from The Sounds of Science from the National Academies Hosted by The National Academies
The climate record for the past 100,000 years clearly indicates that the climate system has undergone periodic and often extreme shifts, sometimes in as little as a decade or less. The causes of abrupt climate changes have not been clearly established, but the triggering of events is likely to be the result of multiple natural processes. Read the report free.
Embed this episode
No transcript yet.
Frequently asked questions
How long is this episode of The Sounds of Science from the National Academies?
This episode is 14 minutes long.
When was this The Sounds of Science from the National Academies episode published?
This episode was published on May 18, 2007.
Can I download this The Sounds of Science from the National Academies episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.