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Striking forest revival at the end of the Roman Period in north-western Europe

Earth Sciences

Striking forest revival at the end of the Roman Period in north-western Europe

C. Lambert, A. Penaud, et al.

Discover the intriguing '1.7-1.4 ka AP event' in north-western France, where a notable increase in arboreal activity coincides with the retreat of coastal societies. This research by C. Lambert, A. Penaud, M. Vidal, C. Gandini, L. Labeyrie, L. Chauvaud, and A. Ehrhold suggests that climate degradation may have played a pivotal role in the collapse of agrarian societies at the end of the Roman Period.

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Abstract
Palynological analyses in north-western France reveal a significant 300-year arboreal increase (1700-1400 years BP), termed the '1.7-1.4 ka AP event'. This event coincides with the withdrawal of coastal societies, possibly due to subpolar North Atlantic gyre strengthening and increased storminess. The study suggests that climate degradation may have amplified the collapse of coastal agrarian societies at the end of the Roman Period.
Publisher
Scientific Reports
Published On
Dec 15, 2020
Authors
C. Lambert, A. Penaud, M. Vidal, C. Gandini, L. Labeyrie, L. Chauvaud, A. Ehrhold
Tags
Palynological analysis
arboreal increase
coastal societies
climate degradation
Roman Period
North Atlantic gyre
storminess

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