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The cause of the Medieval Warm Period is still uncertain, because not enough is yet known about it. In particular, it was formerly believed to have been a global warming period, but scientists now believe it was only a North Atlantic phenomenon. Although known as a "Warm Period", temperatures were not excessively higher than those that prevailed beforehand and were probably between 0.1°C and 0.2°C below the 1961 to 1990 mean as well as significantly below the level shown by instrumental data after 1980. When the extent and effect of the Medieval Warm Period are more fully known, scientists will be better placed to ascertain exactly what its cause was.
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"Michael Mann, the father of the now famous hockey stick graph and the concept of global warming in general, says that based on the analyses and modelling that he has done, increased solar output and a reduction in volcanoes spouting cooling ash into the atmosphere could have not only kicked off the medieval warming, but might also have maintained it directly."
While it is impossible to make a few tenths of s degree predictions as to the temperature of 1000 years ago, it is possible to determine that the temperatures of this period, globally, were similar to the temperatures of today.
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What is is the medieval warm period and the little ice age?
The Medieval Warm Period was between 950 and 1250 when Europe and some other areas experienced a warmer climate. This was the time the Vikings started their colony in Greenland for farming. Shortly after this period, a gradually cooler climate set in, which we call the Little Ice Age, only ending in the latter part of the 19th century. The Vikings in Greenland having left in the 15th century because of failing crops and poor pasture for animals.
How is warm weather caused?
sun sun
Is a warm front caused by high or low pressure systems?
YES
What is the temperature for atmospheric conditions in the tertiary period?
warm and slightly clear
What is caused by the very rapid evaporation of warm ocean water in the late summer months?
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When did the Medieval Warm Period occur?
The Medieval Warm Period was from about 950 to 1250 AD. It was a world wide event. There is a link below to an article on it.
When did the medieval ice age begin?
The medieval period, in Europe, was warmer than today. This warm period and the cooler period afterwards was only part of the ice age we have lived in for the past 2.6 million years.
What climate change affected Scandinavia in the 9th century?
there was the medieval warm period which lead the vikings to colonize Greenland
What time period is closely associated with Carolingian art?
the postmodernists. ----------------------------------- A+ -- Medieval period
How are medieval period and christendom related?
They are related because during the medieval period Christendom had begun.
How are the medieval period and christendom related?
They are related because during the medieval period Christendom had begun.
What is medieval Rome?
Medieval Rome refers to the city of Rome in the medieval historical period. This was a period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance.
Is it true or false that The medieval period was from AD 500 to 1450?
The medieval period was from A.D. 500 to 1450.
This instrument was not popular during the medieval period?
violin
Did the renaissance period occur after the medieval period?
yes
What caused the medieval war?
Which one?
What is the time period before the renaissance called?
The time period before the Renaissance was the Middle Ages, or Medieval period. The Medieval period, lasted from the 5th to the 15th century.
