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Black Death, Europe and Volcanic eruption

How volcanic eruptions set off a chain of events that brought the Black Death to Europe

Clues contained in tree rings have identified mid-14th-century volcanic activity as the first domino to fall in a sequence that led to the devastation of the Black Death in Europe.

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A volcanic eruption might have helped bring the Black Plague to Europe

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Volcanic eruption triggered 'butterfly effect' that led to the Black Death, researchers find

Chicago Sun-Times

Black Death bacterial plague that devastated 14th century Europe traced to a lake in Central Asia

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What is the bubonic plague? From symptoms to how humans catch it, here's what to know

Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe. Today, it's easily treated ...

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Black Death, Europe and Volcanic eruption

Black Death bacterial plague that devastated 14th century Europe traced to a lake in Central Asia

What is the bubonic plague? From symptoms to how humans catch it, here's what to know

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