The Little Ice Age was a period of cooling that lasted from the early 14th century to the mid-19th century. It was characterized by lower than average temperatures, increased snowfall, and ICE COVERAGE EXTENDING FARTHER SOUTH THAN USUAL. The cause of the Little Ice Age is still debated, but it is thought to be due to a combination of factors including changes in solar activity, volcanic eruptions, and ocean circulation patterns. The effects of the Little Ice Age were widespread, with colder winters leading to crop failures and starvation in some areas, while others experienced unusual weather events such as the Great Frost of 1683-84 which saw Thames River in England frozen over for two months. The Little Ice Age also had an impact on human culture and history, with icy conditions making travel and trade difficult, and leading to social unrest in Europe as people struggled to adapt to the changing climate.
Little Ice Age
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