Little Ice Age
Little Ice Age
The Little Ice Age (LIA) is a period of cooling that occurred after the Medieval Warm Period (also known as the Medieval Climate Optimum). Although it was not a true ice age, the term was introduced into the scientific literature by François E. Matthes in 1939.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈlɪtəl aɪs eɪdʒ/
- US: /ˈlɪtl̩ ˈaɪs ˈeɪdʒ/
Etymology
The term "Little Ice Age" was first used by François E. Matthes in 1939 to describe a period of cooling that occurred after the Medieval Warm Period.
Description
The Little Ice Age brought colder winters to parts of Europe and North America. Farms and villages in the Swiss Alps were destroyed by encroaching glaciers during the mid-17th century. Canals and rivers in Great Britain and the Netherlands were frequently frozen deeply enough to support ice skating and winter festivals. The first River Thames Frost Fair was held in 1607 on the frozen River Thames in London.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Little Ice Age
- Wikipedia's article - Little Ice Age
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