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The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet's history and require many complex processes working at once, according to new research. February 14 ...

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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps Date: February 14, 2025 Source: University of Leeds Summary: The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the ...