Eruption of Toba

The eruption of Toba was a massive volcanic event that occurred around 74,000 years ago in Indonesia. It was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in Earth's history, releasing enormous amounts of ash, gas, and magma. This eruption caused a super-volcano explosion, leading to a volcanic caldera—a large crater. The massive ash clouds blocked sunlight, causing global cooling and climate changes that likely affected human populations and many other species. The Toba eruption is considered a key event in Earth's geological and biological history due to its scale and potential environmental impacts.