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Imagine waking up to a world where the sun barely shines, temperatures plummet, and food becomes almost impossible to find. Thousands of years ago, ancient humans faced the terrifying consequences of massive volcanic eruptions that sent ash and gases into the atmosphere, potentially triggering years of colder weather.
How did our ancestors survive when the world turned against them? From finding shelter and searching for scarce food to adapting to a changing climate, discover the incredible survival strategies that helped humans endure some of Earth's harshest conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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