An Enormous Volcanic Eruption Almost Finished Off The Mayan Civilization

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Kukulcan Temple, a Mayan pyramid at Yucatan in Mexico. rui vale sousa/Shutterstock

Volcanic activity generally does one of two things: it gives life, and takes life away. People are more familiar with the latter concept, and there are plenty of volcanic eruptions around the world that have lived up to this reputation.