 Earth systems model of intermediate complexity

An Earth system model of intermediate complexity (EMIC) is a type of climate model that balances detail and computational efficiency. EMICs are designed to simulate the interactions of various components of the Earth's system—such as the atmosphere, oceans, land surface, and ice sheets—while being less computationally demanding than fully coupled general circulation models (GCMs). This flexibility makes EMICs particularly useful for long-term climate projections and integrating data across different components of the Earth system.