Is the Next Ice Age Near? Examining 11,000 Year Interglacials

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The current interglacial period has lasted approximately 11,500 years, which is longer than the typical duration of around 11,000 years for such periods. There is no convincing evidence to suggest that the next ice age is imminent; rather, it is believed that several tens of thousands of years will pass before the next significant glacial event occurs, known as the "Martitieme Isotope Stage." The discussion humorously suggests that global warming may actually prevent the onset of the next ice age, with some lighthearted references to conspiracy theories regarding CFC emissions and fictional characters like the X-Men.
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Our current interglacial period has lasted about 11,500 years, now the common figure is that interglacial figures usually last around 11,000 years.

Has anyone heard any convincing evidence that the next ice age is indeed going to be upon us soon?
 
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There isn't and it will not. We have to wait several tens of thousend years before the next "Martitieme Isotope Stage" event. More later.
 
Global warming will save us.
 
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Global warming will save us.
:smile: :smile: ok, so all these CFC emissions are really part of an underground international project to save us from the next Ice Age... hmm... I like it.
 
Conspiracy theory du Jour. The X-Men are our salvation... Smurf, you need professional help. I like that.
 

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