A video to learn about the link between volcanic forcing of global climate and the English food crisis of 1258.
Students will learn and discuss topics in medieval economic history: the mega-eruption of the Samalas Volcano in Indonesia; its effects on global climate; the devastating consequences on weather, harvests, and food; and the resulting English food crisis in 1258.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
What is the link between volcanic eruptions and global climate?
What is the link between climate change and the English food crisis?
About the Tool
Tool Name
Global climates, the 1257 mega-eruption of Samalas Volcano, Indonesia, and the 1258 English food crisis
Discipline
Humanities
Topic(s) in Discipline
Climate and History
Climate Topic
Climate and the Anthroposphere; Climate and History
Type of Tool
Video
Grade Level
Undergraduate
Language
English
Translation
Developed by
Bruce Campbell (The Queen’s University of Belfast)
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