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How did humans survive Toba supereruption 74,000 years ago? Volcanic glass may have the answer

Archaeologists find out the reach and impact of the Toba supereruption 74,000 years ago by analyzing cryptotephra.
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Ancient eruption 74,000 years ago shaped human survival

Approximately 74,000 years ago, a colossal volcanic eruption occurred, leaving an indelible mark on the entire planet.

How Prehistoric Humans Survived a Supervolcano So Big We Probably Should Have Gone Extinct

A massive eruption 74,000 years ago shook the planet, and archaeologists are using volcanic glass to figure out how humans ...
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When humans nearly vanished : the catastrophic explosion of the Toba volcano / Donald R. Prothero

Prologue : A very bad day on Planet Earth -- 1. Mystery of the missing megavolcano. Serendipity ; Frozen in the ice ; Data in Davy Jones's locker ; Blowing the case wide open ; Mystery solved -- 2.
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A massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the whole planet – archaeologists use volcanic glass to figure out how people survived

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jayde N. Hirniak, Arizona State University (THE CONVERSATION) If you were lucky 74,000 ...
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Facts of the Matter: Super-eruption leaves mark on planet’s history

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The idea that a single volcanic eruption might have shaped ...