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Study Reveals Supereruptions May Cool Climate, Not Destroy It

3/2/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of St. Andrews reveals that volcanic supereruptions, such as the Los Chocoyos event in Guatemala, may not trigger the devastating climate chaos once feared. Instead, they could result in a cooling phase lasting 10 to 20 years, offering hope that life, including humanity, can endure these natural disasters.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of St. Andrews reveals that volcanic supereruptions, such as the Los Chocoyos event in Guatemala, may not trigger the devastating climate chaos once feared. Instead, they could result in a cooling phase lasting 10 to 20 years, offering hope that life, including humanity, can endure these natural disasters.