History of the World podcast cover image

Vol 1 Ep 14 - SUMMARY - The Paleolithic Age

History of the World podcast

00:00

The Tober Super Eruption

The tober super eruption was a super volcanic eruption that happened around 74 thousand years ago. Predictions state that the global temperature dropped by at least three degrees celsius, and an ice age was triggered. Some have claimed that the super eruption and its aftermath effects almost drove humans to extinction. The theory gained traction in the 19 nineties. There is still a lot of study to be conducted before we reach a definitive conclusion.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app