{"id":129653,"date":"2024-11-24T20:31:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T13:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=129653"},"modified":"2024-11-24T20:31:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T13:31:52","slug":"scientists-warn-of-a-supervolcano-awakening-that-could-trigger-global-chaos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=129653","title":{"rendered":"Scientists Warn of a Supervolcano Awakening That Could Trigger Global Chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The <strong>Phlegraean Fields<\/strong>, a sprawling supervolcano near Naples, Italy, is showing troubling signs of reawakening. The <strong>Solfatara crater<\/strong>, one of its most active sites, has been steadily releasing more gas <strong>since 2005<\/strong>, catching the attention of both scientists and locals. With carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to burning <strong>500,000 gallons (2,273.05 m\u00b3)<\/strong> of gasoline daily, the region is emitting signals that demand serious attention.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gas Emissions Are Skyrocketing: Why It Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Research led by <strong>Gianmarco Buono<\/strong> of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology highlights the disturbing spike in emissions from the <strong>Solfatara crater<\/strong>. Between 4,000 and 5,000 tons of <strong>carbon dioxide<\/strong> escape each day, and up to 80% of this comes directly from <strong>magma<\/strong> beneath the surface. The rest is attributed to reactions between hot underground fluids and <strong>calcite-rich rocks<\/strong>. This surge in activity has scientists racing to understand whether the magma is inching closer to the surface.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"490\" alt=\"Map Of Diffuse Degassing Structure At The Solfatara Pisciarelli Hydrothermal Site\" class=\"wp-image-71891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-1200x490.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-380x155.jpg 380w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-520x212.jpg 520w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-1536x628.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-2048x837.jpg 2048w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-1200x490.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-1200x490.jpg\" alt=\"Map Of Diffuse Degassing Structure At The Solfatara Pisciarelli Hydrothermal Site\" class=\"wp-image-71891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-1200x490.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-380x155.jpg 380w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-520x212.jpg 520w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-1536x628.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-of-diffuse-degassing-structure-at-the-Solfatara-Pisciarelli-hydrothermal-site-2048x837.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(A) Location map of the <strong>Campi Flegrei caldera<\/strong> in southern Italy. <br \/>(B) Map of diffuse <strong>degassing structure<\/strong> at the <strong>Solfatara-Pisciarelli hydrothermal site<\/strong> (after\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/11\/scientists-warn-supervolcano-awakening-that-could-trigger-global-chaos\/javascript:;\">Cardellini et al., 2003<\/a>). Coordinates are expressed in UTM-WGS84.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes a Supervolcano So Dangerous?<\/h2>\n<p>Supervolcanoes like the <strong>Phlegraean Fields<\/strong> can unleash eruptions thousands of times more powerful than <strong>standard volcanic<\/strong> events. The resulting <strong>ash clouds<\/strong> and <strong>gases<\/strong> could blanket the globe, triggering <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/11\/the-arctic-could-burn-by-the-end-of-this-century\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catastrophic climate disruptions<\/a><\/strong>. The Phlegraean Fields\u2019 history includes a devastating eruption 40,000 years ago, marking it as a geological time bomb.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the region has seen not just <strong>gas emissions<\/strong>, but also <strong>tremors<\/strong> and noticeable <strong>ground deformation<\/strong>, hinting at underground changes. These signs align with heightened activity levels recorded since 2005. In 2012, authorities raised the volcanic alert from green to yellow, signaling an elevated threat level.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Phlegraean Fields Supervolcano\" class=\"wp-image-71882\" style=\"width:416px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Phlegraean-fields-supervolcano-.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Phlegraean-fields-supervolcano--150x150.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Phlegraean-fields-supervolcano-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Phlegraean-fields-supervolcano-.jpg\" alt=\"Phlegraean Fields Supervolcano\" class=\"wp-image-71882\" style=\"width:416px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Phlegraean-fields-supervolcano-.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bunny-wp-pullzone-eduayjtzy5.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Phlegraean-fields-supervolcano--150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A satellite image of the <strong>Phlegrean Fields <\/strong>and the <strong>Solfatara crater<\/strong>, a large caldera supervolcano located west of Naples, Italy. It forms part of the Campanian volcanic arc, which includes Vesuvius.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are We Prepared for What\u2019s Coming?<\/h2>\n<p>Experts emphasize the need to distinguish between gas emissions caused by magma movement and those from natural rock interactions. This critical distinction could mean the difference between a false alarm and a life-saving evacuation.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Phlegraean Fields<\/strong> remind us of Earth\u2019s volatile nature. While not every sign of activity leads to disaster, the stakes are high, and the world is watching. Could we be nearing another catastrophic eruption, or will the volatile crater settle down? Only time will tell, but the clock is ticking.<\/p>\n<p>The full study was published in the journal\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.geoscienceworld.org\/gsa\/geology\/article\/51\/4\/397\/620796\/Discriminating-carbon-dioxide-sources-during\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geology<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/11\/scientists-warn-supervolcano-awakening-that-could-trigger-global-chaos\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Phlegraean Fields, a sprawling supervolcano near Naples, Italy, is showing troubling signs of reawakening. 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