Mount Pinatubo Eruption (IMAGE)

Rutgers University

Mount Pinatubo Eruption

Caption

Volcanic eruptions contributed to the collapse of dynasties in China in the last 2,000 years by temporarily cooling the climate and affecting agriculture, according to a Rutgers coauthored study.

Credit

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Usage Restrictions

Credit Rutgers University-New Brunswick

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.