The End of the Ice Age (document)

The End of the Ice Age refers to a significant period around 10,000 to 12,000 years ago when Earth's climate warmed, causing the large ice sheets that covered parts of North America and Europe to melt. This transition from glacial to interglacial conditions led to rising sea levels, changing ecosystems, and the extinction of many large mammals. It also paved the way for the development of human civilizations, as people adapted to new environments, cultivated crops, and settled in permanent communities. This period marks a critical evolution in both climate and human history.