Sediment core reveals volcanic eruption preceded ancient cold spell by about 150 years

PHYSorg
Oct 26, 2026, 11:20 am120 ptsTrending
A new study led by an international research team including scientists at the University of South Carolina challenges the idea that the ancient Laacher See volcanic eruption in western Europe triggered a significant climate-cooling period affecting central Europe and the Arctic nearly 13,000 years ago.

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Cybertruck driver stopped in Germany, “Monster truck” not allowed on roads 130

This climate data scientist explains what the numbers really mean 127

Kia reveals 2027 EV6 prices start at about $38,000, over $8,000 more than the new EV3 126

Climate change exposes gaps in Europe's protected-area network 125

Tree‑hugging optional: What today's green tradespeople actually care about 125

At Yerevan’s COP17 biodiversity summit, a steep climb ahead for ‘30 by 30’ target 124

XPENG’s Human Approach To Technology Awarded Most Popular Employer 124

Sediment core reveals volcanic eruption preceded ancient cold spell by about 150 years 120

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.