Italy's Campi Flegrei Supervolcano Nears First Eruption in Almost 500 Years

A new study suggests that the Campi Flegrei supervolcano in southern Italy has become weaker and more likely to erupt. The volcano, which last erupted in 1538, has been restless for over 70 years, with significant unrest and thousands of minor earthquakes over the decades. The recent research applied a unique model of volcano fracturing, interpreting patterns of earthquakes and ground uplift and concluding that parts of the volcano have been stretched nearly to breaking point. However, an eruption is not guaranteed, and more research is necessary for accurate predictions.