Naples trembles again: Earthquake shocks region on the Vulkan Campi Flegrei!

Naples trembles again: Earthquake shocks region on the Vulkan Campi Flegrei!

in the region around Naples, Italy, there have been seismic activities that resulted in uncertainty and fear among the residents. The Italian Vulkanology Institute INGV reported that an earthquake of 3.4 was registered in the Phlegraian fields early on Friday morning. This volcanic region is known for its multitude of eruption craters and has already experienced historical outbursts that changed the earth's climate. The earthquake occurred at a depth of only one kilometer and was clearly noticeable, especially in the port city of Pozzuoli and adjacent districts such as Bagnoli, but there were no major damage, as the authorities said, according to the Volksblatt .

Danger of a supervulkan

The phlegraic fields are under observation because many volcanologists warn that the region is preparing for a possible eruption. According to National Geographic could even have a super eruption that has the potential to have devastating consequences. Experts estimate that such an eruption could be ten times stronger than that of Vesuvi in ​​79 AD that destroyed Pompeii and demanded numerous lives. A scenario with a strength of VEI 7 would probably completely erase the Naples metropolitan region and could also change the climatic conditions in Europe.

Although such catastrophic events are classified as unlikely, current earthquakes and the observed soil survey by the region indicate that a smaller outbreak is approaching. However, the experts emphasize that no direct signs of magma were found near the earth's surface. The focus is therefore currently on the local circumstances and possible smaller outbreaks that could affect the residents directly, while a global catastrophe seems less likely.