Experts are sounding the alarm about a massive volcanic eruption that could have catastrophic consequences for humanity. According to climate professor Markus Stoffel, there is a one-in-six chance of such an event occurring this century.
The last world-changing volcanic eruption occurred in 1815 when Mount Tambora in Indonesia exploded, releasing 24 cubic miles of gases and causing widespread destruction, including the deaths of 10,000 people. The impact on global temperatures led to the “year without a summer,” with crop failures, starvation, and thousands dying from cholera.
Scientists believe that if such an eruption were to occur again this century, it could cause even more severe climate chaos due to increased dependence on fossil fuels and human-induced climate change. Research suggests that a hotter atmosphere would amplify the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions.
While experts agree that a massive eruption would be devastating, they emphasize that it would not necessarily lead to the end of human civilization. The Yellowstone supervolcano in America is being closely monitored, but predicting when and where such an event will occur remains impossible.
Scientists stress the need for preparedness and planning in case of a disaster, including strategies for food supply and safe evacuation. With ongoing volcanic activity in places like Hawaii and Iceland, the threat of a massive eruption is becoming increasingly relevant.
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