[–] stretched_girl 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That was very interesting. Thanks for posting it!
[–] moginspace 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
TL;DR: The theory is that there was as combination of factors. According to the article:
So living in a much harsher environment with not as much support and not as much pay forced the colonists to relocate. It worked for a while but different factors lead to settlement's abandonment. Evidence suggests an orderly abandonment, back to nearby Iceland or Norway.
[–] Magnum_44 ago
No one to raid. How do vikings survive without the raping and pillaging?