Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species
New research suggests the massive Mount Toba volcanic eruption 74,000 years ago had a much smaller climate impact than previously believed. Scientists found that larger eruptions may be less effective at cooling the planet because heavier sulfate aerosols settle more quickly.
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This challenges the long-standing theory that the Toba eruption caused a near-extinction event for early humans, reshaping our understanding of prehistoric climate catastrophes.
No big deal Mount Toba eruption doesn’t seem like it could nearly kill our species The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact.
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