A Recent Swarm Of Earthquakes Has Experts On Edge

Is the Campi Flegrei Supervolcano on the Verge of Erupting?

A Recent Swarm of Earthquakes Has Experts on Edge

A series of 150 earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 4.4, struck the Campi Flegrei supervolcano near Naples, Italy, last week, triggering concerns that the volcano could be reawakening after centuries of dormancy. The swarm was the largest in four decades, and it has been followed by another ongoing series of smaller earthquakes, keeping experts on edge.

The Campi Flegrei supervolcano is located in a densely populated area, and a major eruption would have catastrophic consequences. The last major eruption of the Campi Flegrei occurred about 39,000 years ago, and it created a caldera that is now home to the city of Naples. Experts say that another eruption of this magnitude could produce ash clouds that would block out the sun, causing global cooling, and could also trigger tsunamis.

While there is no way to predict with certainty when the Campi Flegrei supervolcano will erupt again, the recent seismic activity is a reminder that it is a ticking time bomb. Experts are closely monitoring the volcano, and they are urging residents to be prepared for the possibility of an eruption.