PolicyMonday, May 11, 2026ScienceDaily
A supervolcano nearly wiped out humanity 74,000 years ago, but humans did something incredible
The Toba supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago potentially caused a catastrophic climate shift that brought humanity to the brink of extinction, but archaeological evidence suggests that early humans displayed remarkable adaptability and resilience during this crisis. This highlights the importance of understanding historical climate events to inform current and future environmental policy and resilience strategies.
