Scientists pinpoint Zavaritskii volcano as the 1831 source of global cooling, highlighting volcanic research needs.

Scientists from the University of St Andrews identified the Zavaritskii volcano in the disputed Kuril Islands as the source of a 1831 eruption that caused global cooling and led to crop failures worldwide. By analyzing ice core records and ash deposits, they pinpointed the eruption to spring or summer of 1831. This discovery highlights the need for better understanding of volcanic regions and international coordination to prepare for future large-scale eruptions.

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