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

Humans have survived a lot to thrive on the planet, but exactly how remains a mystery for many events. One of these events was the Toba supereruption, which happened around 74,000 years ago, according ...
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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. Archaeologists have now turned to an unlikely source, volcanic glass, to unravel ...
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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 ...