Historians Agree 536 Was The Worst Year To Be Alive – What Happened?

The Peruvian Moche Civilization Reportedly Suffered In 536 As Well: The Moche civilization on South America’s west coast collapsed in the mid-6th century due to a "Super El Niño." Warm waters killed fish, floods ruined crops, and famine struck. Poor leadership worsened the crisis, leading to their decline. Some link this El Niño to a volcanic eruption like Krakatoa.