What’s Polymorphic Light Eruption?

Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) is a common skin disease caused by exposure to sunlight, resulting in an itchy red rash that disappears within a week but reappears upon further exposure. The cause is unknown, but it is thought to be an acquired reaction to ultraviolet light. Treatment includes topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, and desensitization therapy. PMLE […]

Historians’ errors on Mt. Vesuvius eruption?

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 caused one of the deadliest volcanic events in European history, destroying several cities including Pompeii and Herculaneum. The actual date of the eruption is now in doubt, with a recent discovery suggesting it may have occurred on October 24. The excavation at the Regio V site in […]

Largest recorded volcanic eruption?

The biggest volcanic eruption in recorded history was Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815, which caused a year without summer and killed 10,000 people. The largest eruption in human history was Mt. Toba, and the largest in Earth’s history was the Siberian Traps, which caused the largest mass extinction. The largest volcanic eruption in recorded […]

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