Published 21:09 IST, May 11th 2020
Had the Moon vanished back in 1100? Scientists reveal the reason
The moon had reportedly vanished back in 1100 and now scientists have found a reason as to why that had happened. Read below for more details.
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As per various reports, almost a millennium ago, sudden turbulence was experienced on surface of earth. Giant clouds of particles rich in sulphur flowed through stratosphere which turned skies dark for months, maybe even years before y ultimately fell down to earth. event has been confirmed to have happened as a number of researchers through years have drilled ice cores and collected samples and found samples of trapped sulphur aerosols which form due to volcanic eruptions. w, it is revealed that this ecological activity was responsible for moon to disappear for months at stretch during 1100 CE.
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Did moon disappear for months in 1100?
As per a research conducted by scientists at University of Geneva, Switzerland, a combination of sulphur, volcanic ash and cold wear led to moon vanishing for months during 1100 CE. study has been titled 'Climatic and societal impacts of 'Forgotten' cluster of volcanic eruptions in 1108-1100 CS'. It evidently stands true to its name as it gives a deep insight as to what volcanic eruption in that Millenium led to.
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findings in recent study do t qualify to become concrete evidence for moon going dark for months in 1100, but it does give away some evidence about same. Researchers looked into medieval records which described dark lunar eclipses during that time. In one of reports, it was stated that lunar eclipses were affected due to volcanic activity.
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Lunar phemens have been recorded evidence since centuries. history of lunar eclipses have currently showcased history of earth accurately and is reportedly being used to do so yet again. It is t sure wher reason behind moon going dark for months h anything to do with volcanic ashes and sulphur in atmosphere, but study has reportedly me many scientists around world curious about history of moon in relation to Earth.
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21:08 IST, May 11th 2020