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The Darkest Year Ever
In five 36 a mysterious fog engulfed europe, the middle east and parts of asia. Temperatures dropped by as much as four and a half degrees fahrenheit,. And midsummer snow fell in china. Until now, for a while, scientists thought this cloud and drop in temperatures was the result of a massive volcanic explosion. A study published in 20 15 more or less firmed this by looking at the chemical composition of tree rings that grew during the period. The researchers also discovered that the same volcanic system erupted two more times in quick succession, in five forty and five forty seven.
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