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Milankovitch Cycles  

Definition

  • The Milankovitch cycles are recurring variations in the Earth-sun orbital geometry. They collectively account for deviations in the amount and intensity of solar radiation received by the Earth. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming & Climate Change; Milankovitch Cycles]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-Q46PLFCM-M

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