How Toba Volcano Nearly Wipe Out Humanity?

Did you know a single volcanic eruption nearly brought humanity to the brink of extinction? In this video, we explore recent research on the catastrophic effects of supervolcanic eruptions and their role in shaping human history. Scientists have uncovered evidence suggesting that events like the Toba eruption, 74,000 years ago, drastically reduced global temperatures, triggering a volcanic winter and a severe bottleneck in human population.

Using advanced techniques like ice core analysis, sediment studies, and climate modeling, researchers are unraveling the long-lasting environmental impacts of such eruptions. Discover how these findings help us understand ancient survival strategies and prepare for potential future volcanic threats.

This video explores how Toba Eruption influenced human migration out of Africa after 90000 years ago.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating intersection of geology, anthropology, and climate science to uncover how humanity managed to survive nature's most powerful forces.

[JeffersonDavid-iy]

Great video, the information provided is very good

[mrbaab]

74, 000 years ago is closer to the middle of the last major Ice ❄ Age that lasted from around 100, 000 years ago to around 15, 000 years ago before the Balling Allerod and the Yunger Dryas. Also no graph of global temperatures or Antarctic ice pack temperatures was presented. Toba is in the Southern Hemisphere and not the Northern Hemisphere.

[AbrahamSheikh-mw]

Humans were already in india by this time and they have left their traits in present day Indian population

[AncientWildTV]

great video! you really covered some fascinating points about the Toba eruption. however, i can’t help but wonder if the narrative around it being a near extinction event is a bit exaggerated. sure, it had a huge impact, but maybe humanity's resilience is underplayed here. what do you think?

[Andy_Babb]

Way better without the AI narration. Great video!!

[marxug]

The use of “lac” both as a volcanic index and as a time unit is very confusing.

[TheAdeybob]

"lakh"? I now know what it is, but have never heard it used before.

[gordonsmith]

Stop the full metric measurements. That is annoying

[mechalincoln]

You mangled the title. Try again, with quality control this time.

[Nohaarny]

The content is best as always. Just wanted to confirm if this eruption actually wiped out dwarf human species present in south east asia.

[Morshed]

11:41 I thought only South Asian English uses lacs.

[tml]

if a volcano erupts of any magnitude, Toba, Krakatoa or any other, large volcano, IF the population is decreased then wide spread famine will not truly happen simply because most of the population will die out and not be able to plant any type of crop