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How Prehistoric Japan Survived the Kikai-Akahoya Volcanic Disaster
A new international study led by Lund University has reexamined the devastating impact of the Kikai-Akahoya volcanic eruption in prehistoric Japan. Researchers utilized advanced dating methods and archaeological data to track population shifts following the cataclysm. The findings reveal a much more complex societal response than previously understood, challenging long-held assumptions about how ancient communities recovered from massive natural disasters.