Why was Erik the Red able to explore Greenland in the 10th century AD?
A)He managed to sail the North Atlantic during a two-year period of minimal storms.
B)His explorations took place during a particularly warm climatic period.
C)There was no glacial ice in Greenland at the time.
D)Sea temperatures were cooler, so there was less propensity for storms.

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Erik the Red explored Greenland during a particularly warm climatic period known as the "Medieval Warm Period" which lasted from about 950-1250 AD. This made travel and settlement possible in areas that would have been inaccessible during colder periods.

Why Was Erik the Red Able to Explore Greenland in the 10th