How Far Away Volcanoes Collapsed Entire Empires

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Did you know that there is a surprising link between volcanoes, climate change, and ancient Chinese history? Learn about the volcanoes that collapsed entire empires in this new episode of SciShow!

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The Link Between Volcanoes, Climate, and Chinese History