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Biogeography, Ecology, & Modelling (BEAM)
Ngura Nandamari

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What was the Medieval warm period?
The Medieval Warm Period (750 and 1350 AD) was a regional climate event driven by natural factors such as solar radiation and volcanic activity, not greenhouse gases. While some areas like Europe and parts of Australasia experienced warmer temperatures, others remained cooler. This warming helped some human societies thrive but caused drought and collapse elsewhere. Unlike today's globally consistent and human-driven climate change, the Medieval Warm Period was uneven and nat
Frederik Saltre
Apr 23, 20215 min read
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