The Maunder Minimum
The Maunder Minimum was a time within the Little Ice Age (1645-1715) where there was little sunspot activity and colder temperatures. One the other hand, there was a period in the North Atlantic Region (950-1250) we refer to as the Medieval Climate Anomaly.
In your opinion, are we in a climate anomaly, in a period of natural warming, or in a time of anthropogenic induced climate change?
Sample Answer
The Maunder Minimum and the Medieval Climate Anomaly are both examples of climate anomalies. A climate anomaly is a change in the Earth’s climate that is outside of the normal range of variability. Climate anomalies can be caused by a variety of factors, including changes in solar activity, volcanic eruptions, and human activities.
The Maunder Minimum was a period of low solar activity that occurred between 1645 and 1715. This period is associated with colder temperatures in Europe and North America. The cause of the Maunder Minimum is not fully understood, but it is thought to be related to changes in the sun’s magnetic field.