Beringia

Beringia refers to the land and sea area that once connected Asia and North America during the last Ice Age, when sea levels were lower. This land bridge, known as Bering Land Bridge, allowed plants, animals, and humans to migrate between the continents. It played a crucial role in the peopling of the Americas, as early humans likely crossed from Siberia to Alaska via Beringia. The area includes present-day Bering Strait and surrounding regions, with significant geological and ecological implications that have shaped the history of human settlement and migration.