The Earth's climate can undergo abrupt changes, with significant consequences for the planet's ecosystems and human societies from "summary" of Earth System Science by Timothy Lenton
The Earth's climate has a history of sudden and drastic shifts that can have far-reaching impacts on both ecosystems and human societies. These abrupt changes are often triggered by a variety of factors, such as changes in the Earth's orbit, volcanic eruptions, or fluctuations in greenhouse gas concentrations. One of the most well-known examples of abrupt climate change is the Younger Dryas event, which occurred around 12,000 years ago. During this period, the Earth's climate shifted dramatically, with temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere dropping by as much as 10 degrees Celsius in just a few decades. This sudden cooling had significant consequences for the planet's ecosystems, causing widespread extinctions and altering the distribution of plant and animal species. Abrupt climate changes can also have serious implications for human socie...
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