The Little Ice Age was a period from the 14th to 19th centuries when average temperatures dropped by 2-3 degrees causing more frequent and intense storms. This harsher weather affected continents greatly, wiping out most crops and causing widespread starvation, famine, and diseases that killed many people. Some scientists predict there could be an abrupt cooling in the next few decades based on a recurring climate cycle, as the Little Ice Age provides insight into potential future periods of colder temperatures.

1. The Little Ice Age : Big ChillBy: Twyla Gollery

2. What was it ?The Little Ice Age was a period where the average temperature dropped by two to three degrees.This caused frequent, intense storms that could not be predicted.

3. When did it occur ?The Little Ice Age happened during the 14th and 19th centuriesIn 1653 a village in the Alps noticed that the Alp glaciers began to move unusually quickly At about the same time other continents began to experience harsher weather, this effected them greatly.

4. What was it's Effects ?The Little Ice Age wiped out most of the crops commonly grownThis caused starvation and famine related diseased that killed many peoplePeople even killed some of their own kids to save food for the rest of the family

5. Can it Happen Again ?Some scientists predict that there could be an abrupt cooling in the next few decadesScientists believe it's part of a re-occuring cycleScientists have been studying the Little Ice Age to predict if there will be another one like it soon

6. Work Cited:Documentary Film: Little Ice Age