A "supervolcano" in Italy last erupted in 1538. Experts warn it's "nearly to the breaking point" again.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/campi-flegrei-volcano-closer-to-erution-last-erupted-1538-researchers/

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jpv@beehaw.org · 6 pts · 3y

The original paper is a neat enough read. Lots of math explaining what they know and what they're extrapolating.

Mostly though, it's been moving for 50 years. It could erupt tomorrow. Or in a century. Or never. The press release at least mentions the possibility of it settling into a slow rise/fall cycle.

Neat read either way.

jayckb@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y

Well, it’s been a few years since the last pandemic/global catastrophe

Norrland4ever@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y

Feels like a super volcano is due to erupt every few years 🤔