Volcanic eruptions linked to rising famine risk across China's history

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Jun 6, 2026, 10:20 am115 ptsTrending
Large volcanic eruptions may have played a bigger role in triggering historical famines across China than previously understood, according to a new study that traced links between eruptions, climate disruption, and food shortages over more than four centuries.

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