Abstract
Quaternary science, as a core field in studying Earth’s environmental evolution over the past million years, integrates interdisciplinary collaboration and multiple technological approaches, such as high-precision isotope analysis, remote sensing monitoring, and numerical simulations, to systematically reconstruct the historical processes of climate change, glacial dynamics, biodiversity succession, and landform evolution. These studies not only reveal the internal feedback mechanisms of the climate system and the occurrence patterns of natural disasters but also provide a solid scientific foundation for improving climate models and enhancing the accuracy of future environmental change predictions. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis of the interactions between human activities and the natural environment in Quaternary science contributes to understanding the environmental response mechanisms across different historical periods. Looking ahead, with breakthroughs in observation technology and continuous optimization of modeling approaches, this field is expected to achieve greater progress in deciphering the complex interactions among Earth system components, thereby providing more precise scientific support for addressing global climate change, ecological conservation, and sustainable development strategies.
