Ancient Greenland rocks in Iceland reveal effects of Late Antique Little Ice Age

Ancient Greenland rocks in Iceland reveal effects of Late Antique Little Ice Age

A trio of researchers has found evidence of the impact of the Late Antique Little Ice Age on Iceland almost 1,500 years ago. In their paper published in the journal Geology, Christopher Spencer, Thomas Gernon and Ross Mitchell describe their analysis of out-of-place rocks they found embedded in cliffs on Iceland's west coast and what they learned.

Ancient Rocks Uncover Secrets of a Mini Ice Age During Rome’s Decline! – EUROP INFO

Exploring the Climate Link: The Roman Empire and a Possible Mini Ice Age Recent geological research has shed light on intriguing connections between ancient rock formations and important past events, particularly the fall of the Roman Empire. Analysis of sediment samples suggests that substantial climate changes around the 6th century may have been pivotal in causing societal upheaval and mass migrations during this transformative period. This e…

A trio of researchers found evidence of the impact of the small late ancient glacial period on Iceland nearly 1,500 years ago. In their article published in the journal GeologyChristopher Spencer, Thomas Gernon and Ross Mitchell describe their analysis of the out-of-place rocks they found integrated into [...]