Scientists have found that ‘Little Ice Age’ may have contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire about 572 years ago. For a long time, it was believed that the change in the Earth’s climate has weakened the empire, making it susceptible to political instability, economic fall and attack from foreign enemies.
Published in The New Study, Journal GeologyIt is suggested that a short period of acute cooling called the heavenly antique ice age (Lalia) led the collapse of the empire in the 1453 CE. Researchers at the University of Southampton found that the age of ice could have been triggered by a volcanic ash from three large explosions, which blocked sunlight and reduced global temperature.
“When it comes to the collapse of the Roman Empire, it can be a climate innings, which breaks the camel’s back,” Said Tom Garnan, Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southampton and co-writer of studies.
This phenomenon led to a drop in temperature throughout Europe, causing crop failures, increased livestock mortality and food prices increased rapidly. Finally, it caused disease and famine in the Roman Empire.
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One of the leading writers of research, Dr. Christopher Spencer said that his team also analyzed the age and composition of rocks found on a raised beach roof on the Iceland’s West Coast to gather geological evidence for its concept.
“We knew that these rocks seemed to be somewhat out because the rock types are contrary to anything found in Iceland today, but we did not know where they came from.”
In particular, in 286 AD, ancient Rome was divided into two parts: the Western Empire and the Eastern Empire. While the climate change had already begun, the latter faced a significant impact due to the global drop in temperature.
The analysis included the examination of small mineral crystals called Zircons, which is closed inside the rocks, which enabled the team to indicate their source. The findings indicated that the rocks were brought to this place during Laliya, shedding iceberg.
This suggests that Laliya may put significant tension on the Eastern Roman Empire and connects the growing body of evidence, pointing to its role in the decline of the empire.