Volcanic climate impacts can act as ultimate and proximate causes of Chinese dynastic collapse
Collapses of China’s ruling dynasties were associated with explosive volcanic eruptions over the past two millennia, with the degree of influence depending on pre-existing stress in society, as suggested by a systematic analysis of eruptions and Chinese warfare.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Communications Earth & Environment |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-021-00284-7 |