The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.
Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that
In short
The Laurentide Ice Sheet, a massive ice cap that covered much of North America, began shrinking 2,000 years ago, indicating a significant climate change event. The project was prematurely halted before it could explore this historical phenomenon.
Key points
- The Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting less tiny 2,000 years ago.: The Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting less tiny 2,000 years ago.
- The project was canceled before it could investigate this significant climate change even…: The project was canceled before it could investigate this significant climate change event.