**A Massive Volcanic Eruption Devastated Japan 7,300 Years Ago – but Survivors Found a Way To Thrive**
By Lund University - Published on 21 October 2026
Survivors of Japan’s ancient volcanic catastrophe may have found a lifeline along the coast, where communities grew even as more distant populations faltered. Around 7,300 years ago, the Kikai-Akahoya eruption damaged ecosystems and made parts of Japan uninhabitable for the Jomon people, who lived there by hunting and gathering. Yet some Jomon populations continued to [...]
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