What is Milankovitch cycle?

Milankovitch cycles are natural climate cycles that occur over thousands of years and are caused by changes in the Earth's orbit and rotation. These cycles result in variations in the intensity and distribution of solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface, which in turn affects the global climate. The three main components of Milankovitch cycles include changes in eccentricity, obliquity, and precession. Variations in eccentricity refer to the shape of the Earth's orbit around the sun, while obliquity refers to changes in the tilt of the Earth's axis. Precession involves changes in the direction of the Earth's rotation axis. Together, these cycles can have significant impacts on the Earth's climate, including changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and sea level.

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