00:0074,000 years ago, the Earth was shaken by one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in history.
00:05The Toba super-eruption in Indonesia blasted out over 600 cubic miles of ash into the sky
00:11and darkened the planet for years.
00:14Skies turned black, the air filled with poison, and life itself was on the edge of collapse.
00:19Many believed humans nearly went extinct, with fewer than 10,000 people surviving worldwide.
00:25But archaeologists are uncovering a different story.
00:28Using microscopic volcanic glass called cryptotephra, they can trace Toba's ash across ancient sites.
00:34And here's the surprise.
00:35At places in South Africa and Ethiopia, people didn't just survive, they thrived.
00:40They invented new tools, found new food sources, and proved that adaptability was our greatest weapon.
00:46Instead of being wiped out, humans turned disaster into a spark for innovation.
00:50The lesson is clear.
00:52Our ancestors survived one of the deadliest events on Earth.
00:55And their resilience shows us that no matter the catastrophe, humans are built to adapt and endure.
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