The Little Ice Age refers to a period of global cooling that occurred between approximately AD 1200 and AD 1450. This climate change resulted in colder temperatures, shortened growing seasons, and altered weather patterns.
Imagine going from wearing flip-flops on a sunny day to bundling up in a thick winter coat as snowflakes fall around you. That drastic shift in weather represents the impact of the Little Ice Age on climate conditions.
Agricultural disruptions: Changes in farming practices due to colder temperatures and shorter growing seasons during the Little Ice Age.
Glacial advances: Expansion of glaciers as a result of lower temperatures during this period.
Migration patterns: Movement of people across regions influenced by changing environmental conditions during the Little Ice Age.
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