Interstade definitions

Interstade

A short period of time (less than 10,000 years) characterized by climatic conditions associated with minimum glacial extent. Compare to 'interglaciation' and 'stade'.
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20131

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interstade

a period of temporary retreat of ice during a glacial stage; a warming period.
Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/interstade

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