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Waning sunspot activity means Europe could be gripped by freezing winters similar to the 'little ice age' that began in the 17th century
Britain and continental Europe could be gripped over the next few decades by freezing winters similar to the “little ice age” that began in the 17th century, researchers predict.
A study found that waning sunspot activity could lead to a series of bitterly cold winters, with average temperatures in Britain falling by about 2C.
The scientist who led the research, Mike Lockwood, professor of space environment physics at Reading University, found last year that a decrease in sunspots could block winds that can keep Europe from excessive cold in winter.
In the research, published this week by the Institute of Physics (IoP), Lockwood and his team analysed the activity of the sun over the past 9,300 years using Met Office data.
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