Bølling Ice Age

The Bølling Ice Age refers to a warm period around 14,700 years ago during the late part of the last Ice Age. It was marked by a sudden and significant increase in global temperatures, which caused glaciers to retreat and ice to melt, leading to rising sea levels and changing ecosystems. This warm phase was followed by brief colder spells, but overall, it signaled a transition from the cold, glacial conditions to a warmer climate that shaped the modern environment. The Bølling event helps scientists understand past climate changes and how Earth's climate can shift abruptly.