ClimateSeptember 1, 2026

postglacial

post-GLAY-shul

Definition

Refers to the period of time or geological events occurring after the retreat of glaciers from an area.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin prefix 'post-' (after) combined with 'glacial,' which stems from the Latin 'glacies' (ice).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the timeline of when sea levels rose and filled the Chesapeake Bay, shaping the environment where oysters eventually thrived.

Oysters, Boisterous or Scarce, Fuel Local Environment Stories

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