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Ancient Volcanic Activity in Ice
Clip: Season 44 Episode 16 | 1m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Researchers try to prove the existence of a 13th century volcanic eruption using ice.
Researchers try to prove the existence of a 13th century volcanic eruption using ice.
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Ancient Volcanic Activity in Ice
Clip: Season 44 Episode 16 | 1m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Researchers try to prove the existence of a 13th century volcanic eruption using ice.
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Scientists hunt for a mega-eruption that plunged medieval Earth into a deep freeze. (30s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipNational Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.