oct 22, 1600 BC - A volcano erupts north of Crete
Description:
A huge volcano erupts just north of Crete, this created a giant wave that flooded most of Crete. The eruption also threw up huge clouds of ash, ruining crops and burying cities. This most likely ended the Minoan civilizationAdded to timeline:
Date:
oct 22, 1600 BC
Now
~ 3629 years ago