Ancient volcanic eruption 'plunged world into darkness' – and may have led to plague that killed 50million people

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'Worst year to be alive' caused by ancient volcanic eruption that plunged world into darkness

‘Worst year to be alive’ caused by ancient volcanic eruption that plunged world into darkness – and may have led to plague that killed 50million16:23

But in a new study, experts claim to have located the site of a second volcano that contributed to the Sixth Century catastrophe. Byzantine historian Procopius wrote: "For the Sun gave forth its light without brightness, like the moon, during the whole year." The researchers say that this lines up with a global drop in temperature around the time, suggesting that – alongside other eruptions that century – Ilopango was partly responsible.

 

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