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Exodus on the exploding Earth.
- Source :
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New Scientist . 4/17/2010, Vol. 206 Issue 2756, p28-33. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article discusses the impact of volcanic eruptions on early humans. The focus of the article is the supervolcano Toba on the Indonesian island of Sumatra that erupted 74,000 years ago. According to researchers, archaeological digs in India have provided clarification on the eruption and its effects, such as how it shaped human evolution and migration. Topics include the significance of the event which, according to scientists, happened during a crucial period of human evolution and criticism from some atmospheric scientists who argue that the climate changes that occurred after the volcanic eruption have been overestimated. An in-depth discussion regarding the adaptation by early hominins to the environmental changes caused by Toba's eruption is presented.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02624079
- Volume :
- 206
- Issue :
- 2756
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Scientist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 50245363
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(10)60939-6