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The scientific exploration delves deeper—unearthing theories suggesting that a major volcanic eruption could have been the tipping point in the Neanderthals’ demise. The Campi Flegrei supervolcano in Italy, which last erupted approximately 39,000 years ago, is a key suspect. Research indicates that this cataclysmic event threw vast amounts of ash into the atmosphere, creating a volcanic winter that blocked sunlight and decimated flora and fauna across Southern and Eastern Europe.