What was earth like 200,000 years ago?

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Around 200,000 years ago, Earth was experiencing one of its frequent ice ages, characterized by colder temperatures and extensive glaciation. Research indicates that volcanic eruptions and potential asteroid or comet collisions may have triggered these ice ages. The discussion suggests that understanding plate tectonics and continental drift is essential for grasping the geological context of that time. Ice core samples from Greenland provide compelling evidence of the climate conditions during this period. Overall, the Earth was significantly different, with a landscape shaped by glacial activity and geological events.
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in terms of continants, life, etc

thanks in advance
 
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Sounds like a homework question. What research have you done?
 
Ah. A review of your past posts suggests you're writing a sci-fi story.

Still, a quick wiki of plate tectonics or continental drift would probably be better than having to give us all credit in your book for doing your basic research for you. :biggrin:
 
thanks i'll stop bugging you all..;)
 
Cold is the short answer. Ice cores from Greenland are pretty compelling. Earth was in one of its frequent ice ages back then. Volcanic eruptions, and possibly collisions with asteroids/comets, appear to trigger ices ages.
 
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