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Study links major volcanic eruptions to higher famine risk in historical China
A long-range study of records from 1440 to 1900 suggests major volcanic eruptions often preceded climate shifts that raised the odds of drought, flooding, crop loss, and famine in China.
Key Takeaways
- The study examined Chinese historical records from 1440 to 1900.
- Major eruptions were linked to later temperature and rainfall shifts.
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