Scientists discover a surprising twist in Japan's 7,300-year-old volcanic apocalypse

ScienceDaily
Oct 18, 2026, 8:36 am68 ptsTrending
A catastrophic volcanic eruption 7,300 years ago devastated Japan, but new research reveals that its impact on prehistoric populations was far more complex than previously believed. While some communities disappeared or declined, others unexpectedly flourished as survivors migrated, adapted, and found new ways…

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