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The 8.2 Kiloyear Event: A Global Climate Anomaly that Preceded Human-Induced Changes

The 8.2 Kiloyear Event: A Global Climate Anomaly that Preceded Human-Induced Changes

How a Rapid Cooling Event Altered the Pre-Anthropogenic Climate Narrative

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Apr 20, 2024
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The 8.2 Kiloyear Event: A Global Climate Anomaly that Preceded Human-Induced Changes
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The 8.2 kiloyear (ky) event is a prominent cooling event in the Earth's climatic history that occurred approximately 8,200 years before the present (BP) and lasted for about 160 years. This event is notable for its sudden onset and its relatively short duration, during which significant temperature drops were recorded globally. The significance of this …

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