The prehistoric disaster that almost erased humans from Earth

All modern humans may descend from a small group of people who survived a catastrophic event just over 70,000 years ago.
Phys.org

New study refutes claims of early humans in India prior to Mount Toba eruption

(Phys.org) —A team of British researchers has published a paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences refuting claims made by a research team in 2007 suggesting that humans migrated to ...
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One of the largest eruptions in Earth’s history could have wiped out humans. Here’s how scientists say some survived

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 74,000 years ago, Sumatra's Mount Toba experienced a super-eruption, one of the largest in Earth's history, potentially ...
BBC

Humans 'thrived' after historic Mount Toba eruption

Early humans may have flourished after the largest volcanic eruption in history, according to new research. Mount Toba erupted in Indonesia about 74,000 years ago. The event was long thought to have ...
Daily Maverick

Some 74,000 years ago, Mount Toba exploded. Our ancestors survived a long, volcanic winter

South Africans worried about prolonged drought may take heart: our ancestors, at least, were made of sterner stuff than one might expect when it came to surviving unforgiving climates. In a new paper ...
techtimes

Hunter-Gatherers Thrived Through Volcanic Winter After Mount Toba Supervolcano Eruption

Supervolcano Mount Toba erupted on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, about 74,000 years ago and caused catastrophic environmental calamity. Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption In The Past 2 Million Years ...
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One of the largest eruptions in Earth’s history could have wiped out humans. Here’s how scientists say some survived

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. About 74,000 years ...