🌋The Explosive Event That Ignited Science Fiction
Channel: Worldbuilding with World Anvil Podcast
Date: 2023-06-19

In 1815, the violent eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia sent shockwaves throughout the world. The aftermath was felt everywhere, causing global temperature drops, failed crops, famine... and sparking a surprisingly profound impact on literature, thanks to Mary Shelley. 

While the eruption was a catastrophic event, it helped to inspire one of the foundational works of science fiction. When you're worldbuilding or writing fantasy, do you think through the potential ripple effects of cataclysmic events in your world? A natural disaster doesn't just affect the climate or agriculture. It can have a dramatic influence on art and culture as well.