Greece’s Methana reveals hidden magma as it quietly grows beneath a dormant label
Researchers studying the Methana volcano near Athens found that despite a 100,000‑year quiescence, magma has been steadily accumulating underground, evidenced by dating zircon crystals. This challenges the idea that silent volcanoes are extinct and suggests dormant systems can store energy and pose unexpected risks, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and re-evaluation of volcanic hazard levels worldwide.