00:00In April 1815, the Tambora volcano, in present-day Indonesia, experienced a major eruption.
00:05Sulfur particles and aerosols are released into the atmosphere and contribute to temporarily reducing some of the radiation
00:11solar radiation received at the Earth's surface.
00:13In 1816, several regions of the northern hemisphere experienced unusual weather conditions, with low temperatures and poor harvests.
00:21disturbed.
00:21The expression "year without a summer" is often used to refer to this period.
00:25The food crisis affecting various populations shows how a geological event can impact agriculture and the
00:32companies thousands of kilometers away.