St Andrews researchers solve 200 year volcanic mystery

The mystery location of a giant volcanic eruption that has puzzled scientists for almost 200 years has finally been solved, thanks to researchers from the University of St Andrews. In 1831, a massive volcanic eruption spewed sulphurous gases into the atmosphere, reflecting sunlight and causing a global cooling of approximately 1°C. This cold weather, well-documented … Continue reading St Andrews researchers solve 200 year volcanic mystery