Ancient Japan Volcanic Eruption: Complex Impact on Prehistoric Populations

• A 7,300-year-old volcanic eruption in Japan had a complex impact on prehistoric populations.
• Some communities disappeared or declined, while others adapted and thrived.
• Survivors migrated and found new ways to thrive.
• New research reveals the impact was more complex than previously believed.
• Pepperdine University's new year-round Japan program aims to give students an immersive experience.