In 1961, a volcano forced 264 people off Tristan da Cunha; months later, 200 cattle were thriving on the empty island
In 1961, a volcano forced all 264 people off Tristan da Cunha. Months later, scientists found about 200 cattle thriving and most of the village undamaged.
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