"Surviving a Supervolcano: How Ancient Humans Adapted and Thrived"
A new study suggests that the super-eruption of Mount Toba in Sumatra 74,000 years ago may have facilitated humanity's migration out of Africa rather than causing a catastrophic decline in the human population. The study, based on an archaeological site in northwest Ethiopia, found evidence that early modern humans adapted to the arid conditions brought on by the volcanic eruption, potentially using a "blue corridor" along a river to move north out of Africa. The research also uncovered clues of advanced technologies, such as the use of archery, indicating the ability of early humans to adapt to various environments, including during catastrophic events like the Toba eruption.
- A supervolcano eruption may have facilitated humanity’s migration out of Africa, a new study suggests CNN
- Adaptive foraging behaviours in the Horn of Africa during Toba supereruption Nature.com
- Fossil Trove From 74000 Years Ago Points to Remarkably Adaptive Humans The New York Times
- Ancient campsite may show how humans survived volcanic super-eruption New Scientist
- A supervolcano erupted 74000 years ago. Here's how humans survived it. The Washington Post
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