Researchers found that while the Little Ice Age hit much of Europe with colder temperatures, Transylvania experienced significant heat during the 16th century. Historical records indicate hot and dry summers, especially in 1540, followed by severe floods in the 1590s. These climatic challenges led to disasters like famine and plague, revealing the vulnerabilities and adaptations of communities. Romanian researchers utilize natural and historical archives to better understand past climate impacts, providing a unique perspective on this region's climatic history.
This makes us believe that the Little Ice Age could have manifested itself later in this part of Europe.
...extreme weather events in Transylvania included a particularly hot and dry summer in 1540, followed by heavy rainfall and floods in the 1590s.
The springs dried up, and the rivers dwindled to mere trickles... the air was thick with despair as the people gathered in processions, praying for rain.
Climatic variations led to significant catastrophes such as famine, plague, and locust invasions, highlighting how communities adapted to and were impacted by extreme weather.
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