Younger Dryas

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Term: Younger Dryas
Definition: A period 12.85 to 11.65 ka (thousand years before 1950), during the deglaciation, characterized by a temporary return to colder conditions in many locations, especially around the North Atlantic.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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