Volcanoes that made history

🔵 Analysis — Inbound Reports Historic Volcanic Eruptions Shaped Climate and Societies A new Ars Technica feature examines how the world’s largest eruptions altered global climate patterns and triggered societal upheavals, highlighting the lasting impact of volcanic activity on human history. ▸ The 1815 Tambora eruption caused the ‘Year Without Summer’, leading to crop failures and migrations. ▸ The 1991 Pinatubo eruption injected massive sulfate aerosols, cooling global temperatures for several years. ▸ Volcanic ash and gases have repeatedly disrupted trade, agriculture, and political stability across continents.