Heinrich Events

Heinrich Events refer to periods during the last ice age when large amounts of icebergs broke off from glaciers and drifted into the North Atlantic Ocean. This caused significant disruptions in ocean currents and climate patterns. Named after the researcher Heinrich, these events typically coincide with sudden cooling in the Northern Hemisphere and are marked by layers of ice-rafted debris found in sea sediment. They highlight the dynamic relationship between ice sheets, sea levels, and climate changes, demonstrating how dramatic shifts can happen in Earth's climate system over relatively short geological timeframes.