how does ice core testing work and how do we know it’s accurate?

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how does ice core testing work and how do we know it’s accurate?

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Basically we dig up ice cores by drilling very deep. We then use tools to determine which Gases are inside the air bubbles.

The ice hasn’t melted since then, and Gases in the atmosphere tend to not be very reactive.