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Cinematic concept of supervolcanic winter
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Supervolcanic Winter

EXTREMELY RARE

A sufficiently enormous eruption could inject material high into the atmosphere and temporarily cool the climate.

THE SCENARIO

What could happen?

Could supervolcanic winter cause the end of the world? A sufficiently enormous eruption could inject material high into the atmosphere and temporarily cool the climate. The exact effects would depend on location, scale, warning time, and the systems affected. This page separates the spectacular premise from preparations that are useful in ordinary emergencies too.

REALITY CHECK

The global food-system consequences matter more than lava reaching every doorstep.

THE USEFUL PLAN

Food-system resilience, clean air, safe water, and reliable public information.

THE PLAN THAT STILL WORKS

Start with the universal essentials.

Open the all-in-one kit Educational overview only. For an active emergency, follow official local guidance.