Unexpected Discovery: The Contribution of Medieval Monks to Volcanology
In a surprising discovery, researchers have found that medieval monks made an unexpected contribution to the field of volcanology. By studying the manuscripts of several monasteries in Europe, scientists have uncovered evidence of volcanic activity in the 8th century, centuries before the invention of modern-day seismographs. The monks, it seems, had detailed knowledge of the volcanic activity in their area and recorded it down in their manuscripts. This discovery has implications for our understanding of the history of Earth science and the development of volcanology as a field of study.
source: Phys.org