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World News See other World News Articles Title: Italian supervolcano on 'verge of eruption' — potential disaster zone MAPPED Campi Flegrei - a large supervolcanic region to the west of Naples - hasn't erupted since 1538, but a spate of earthquakes has led scientists to fear it could soon blow. Just an hour’s drive from Mount Vesuvius – the volcano infamous for burying nearby Pompei – lies an even bigger danger to the surrounding population and the wider world. Technically a region of calderas – a series of giant craters formed from previous eruptions which are classified as supervolcanoes capable of topping the Volcanic Explosivity Index and causing serious ecological and climatic damage. Although the true force of an eruption is only known once it occurs, increased seismic activity is a telltale sign that gas and magma are building up below. In April alone, scientists recorded over 600 earthquakes in the area. A new study partnering Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and University College London (UCL) concluded the Campi Flegrei has become “weaker” and “more prone to rupturing”. Well over a million people in the densely-populated coastal area are at risk according to Italy’s Civil Protection Agency, and the scale of the devastation could be massive. 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Technically a region of calderas – a series of giant craters formed from previous eruptions which are classified as supervolcanoes capable of topping the Volcanic Explosivity Index and causing serious ecological and climatic damage. Although the true force of an eruption is only known once it occurs, increased seismic activity is a telltale sign that gas and magma are building up below. In April alone, scientists recorded over 600 earthquakes in the area. A new study partnering Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and University College London (UCL) concluded the Campi Flegrei has become “weaker” and “more prone to rupturing”. Well over a million people in the densely-populated coastal area are at risk according to Italy’s Civil Protection Agency, and the scale of the devastation could be massive. Dunelm Summer Sale Europe's most dangerous volcano 'on verge of eruption' may spark global winter Common watering mistake that could ‘hinder tomato plant's growth' This Is The First Brush Their Cats Really Like.TopGadgets Terrifying videos show what imploding submarine may look like after Titan losses Horrific moment tourist slams into cliff wall after botched jump into water by Taboola Italian supervolcano on 'verge of eruption' — potential disaster zone MAPPED Campi Flegrei - a large supervolcanic region to the west of Naples - hasn't erupted since 1538, but a spate of earthquakes has led scientists to fear it could soon blow. By Ollie Corfe 13:30, Mon, Jun 26, 2023 | UPDATED: 17:38, Mon, Jun 26, 2023 53 Bookmark Magma takes unexpected route beneath volcanoes Just an hour’s drive from Mount Vesuvius – the volcano infamous for burying nearby Pompei – lies an even bigger danger to the surrounding population and the wider world. Technically a region of calderas – a series of giant craters formed from previous eruptions which are classified as supervolcanoes capable of topping the Volcanic Explosivity Index and causing serious ecological and climatic damage. Although the true force of an eruption is only known once it occurs, increased seismic activity is a telltale sign that gas and magma are building up below. In April alone, scientists recorded over 600 earthquakes in the area. A new study partnering Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and University College London (UCL) concluded the Campi Flegrei has become “weaker” and “more prone to rupturing”. Well over a million people in the densely-populated coastal area are at risk according to Italy’s Civil Protection Agency, and the scale of the devastation could be massive. Sponsored Cool GadgetsThis Is the Best Toy to Entertain Cats For Hours! by Taboola READ MORE: Europe's most dangerous volcano 'on verge of eruption' may spark global winter Campi Flegrei An aeriel view of Campi Flegrei's craters and the seaside town of Pozzuoli (Image: GETTY) Volcanic crater Solfatara, a volcanic crater at Pozzuoli, part of the Campi Flegrei volcanic zone (Image: GETTY) Solfatara volcano at Campi Flegrei Aerial view of Solfatara volcano at Campi Flegrei (Image: GETTY) The city of Pozzuoli, population 80,000, is nestled between the Mediterranean and Campi Flegrei. It is the largest urban centre completely in the “red zone” – the area most likely to be hit by fast-moving volcanic gas clouds, known as pyroclastic flows. In total, some 500,000 people live in this “red zone”, with a further 800,000 also at substantial risk. Pozzuoli was founded by the ancient Greeks over 2,500 years ago. Mauro Antonio Di Vito, director of the INGV’s nearby Vesuvius Observatory, the town’s narrow streets would make an emergency evacuation challenging. He said: “These areas have been urbanised without considering the fragility. Buildings need to be better structured and we need a cultural change to really encourage people to do this” https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1784364/europe-most-dangerous-volcano-eruption Dunelm Summer Sale Europe's most dangerous supervolcano 'on verge of eruption' and may spark global winter An eruption could cause mass extinctions, obliterate crops, and see people living nearby evacuated - but scientists deny such an incident is "inevitable" and explain what triggers would push it to potential breaking point. By Charles Harrison 16:55, Sun, Jun 25, 2023 | UPDATED: 12:20, Mon, Jun 26, 2023 269 Bookmark Campi Flegrei: Expert warns Italians to prepare for eruption in 2018 An Italian "supervolcano" could plunge the Earth into a global winter as scientists predict it could soon erupt for the first time since 1538, as detailed in a new study. The crust of the Campi Flegrei volcano, near Naples in southern Italy, is becoming weaker and more prone to rupturing, "making an eruption more likely", research recently published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment said. 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By Charles Harrison 16:55, Sun, Jun 25, 2023 | UPDATED: 12:20, Mon, Jun 26, 2023 269 Bookmark Campi Flegrei: Expert warns Italians to prepare for eruption in 2018 An Italian "supervolcano" could plunge the Earth into a global winter as scientists predict it could soon erupt for the first time since 1538, as detailed in a new study. The crust of the Campi Flegrei volcano, near Naples in southern Italy, is becoming weaker and more prone to rupturing, "making an eruption more likely", research recently published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment said. If the eruption was to be similar to its largest previous one, it would launch molten rock and volcanic gases high into the stratosphere. This would lead to 100-feet-high (33.5 meters) tsunamis and the spread of sulfur and toxic ash that could plunge Earth into global winter for years, destroying crops and wildlife alike. READ MORE: Europe's most dangerous volcano 'on verge of eruption' may spark global winter Poster Comment: 1816 year without a summer but worse and with 7 billion more people to feed!! Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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