A supervolcano erupted 74,000 years ago. Here’s how humans survived it.

The Washington Post·Mar 20

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A supervolcano eruption occurred 74,000 years ago, with some outlets suggesting it may have facilitated human migration out of Africa. The eruption's impact on human survival is still being explored, with some reports indicating that it could have potentially wiped out humans, while others imply that humans were able to survive it. The eruption in question is being referred to as one of the largest in human history, with the Toba supervolcano being specifically mentioned in this context.

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