When did the Ice Age (or "Ice Advance") occur in relation to historical events?

The Ice Age, often referred to as the "Ice Advance," is understood to have occurred after significant historical events associated with early human history and geological changes on Earth. This period, which spanned from approximately 2.4 million years ago to about 11,700 years ago, was characterized by glacial expansion and retraction, influencing climate and ecosystems.

The idea of it occurring "after the Flood" relates to a particular interpretation of historical and geological timelines, aligning with perspectives that place the Flood at a specific point which is often asserted to be approximately 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, depending on various cultural narratives. The Ice Age, with its climatic impact, thus unfolded in a time frame that postdates those narratives about the Flood, leading to the development of human civilization within the context of a changing environment.

In this sense, it is aligned with a view of Earth’s history where significant geological transformations happen after earlier catastrophic events, reflecting the relationship between environmental conditions and the evolution of life, including humans. Understanding this timeline helps to contextualize how ecosystems and human societies adapted to the climatic shifts that occurred during and following the Ice Age.