The recent surge in seismic activity at Campi Flegrei, evidenced by a magnitude 4.4 quake and over 3,000 smaller tremors in six months, has alarmed scientists regarding the volcano's potential for eruption. In addition to heightened earthquake frequency, a concerning rise in gas emissions signals magma's upward movement. With magma only a few miles beneath the surface, experts warn that considerable pressure could trigger an eruption with little warning, posing a severe risk to over four million residents of Naples due to potential destruction from lava, ash, and gases.
Experts note that increased earthquake activity in volcanic regions often indicates a potential eruption as pressure builds beneath the surface.
The rise in carbon dioxide emissions at Campi Flegrei highlights the danger, as it signals magma is moving closer to the surface, heightening eruption risks.
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