Local and Global Impacts of the 1783-84 Laki Eruption in Iceland http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Saturday marks the 230th anniversary of the famed Laki eruption in Iceland. One of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history, it had a profound impact on people living in the Northern Hemisphere for years afterward. In honor of this anniversary, Wired Science blogger Erik Klemetti offers a brief primer on the eruption, its importance, and global impact.



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