Lost volcano that ‘turned summer to winter’ and caused ‘devastating famines’ found as experts warn it could happen again

THE location of a mystery volcano that caused “devastating famines” nearly 200 years ago has finally been found, scientists say.

A massive eruption that took place in 1831 flooded the atmosphere with “sulphurous gases”.

PAThe eruption created this 1.9-mile-wide caldera at the Zavaritskii volcano[/caption] PAThe volcano is located on Simushir Island, in the Kurils chain of islands – a disputed territory between Russia and Japan[/caption]

And scientists say that this reflected...