the holocene Flashcards
1
Q
what was the holocene?
A
- period of stability
- punctuated by a series of climatic events
2
Q
key events that happened in the holocene?
A
- neolithic rev
- dawn of agriculture
- explosion of culture
- pop increase
3
Q
characterise the holocene
A
- last glacial interglacial transition so increased summer location at northern latitudes
- rapid warming
- thermal maximum
- cooling: cooler summers, warmer winters
4
Q
what are bond events?
A
ice rafted debris associated with cooler prevailing conditions in the N Atlantic region
5
Q
what was the 4.3 kyr event?
A
- dry across mid-latitudes
- associated with societal disruption and collapse of ancient civilisations
- timing coincides with bond event 3
- abrupt change
6
Q
climate drivers of the holocene?
A
- orbital forcing
- volcanoes
- solar activity
- fossil fuels, deforestation
7
Q
what was the little ice age?
A
- frost fairs on Thames
- widespread famine and bread riots
- witch hunt
