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A "supervolcano" in Italy last erupted in 1538. Experts warn it's "nearly to the breaking point" again. (www.cbsnews.com)
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[–] ski11erboi@lemmy.one 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"According to LiveScience, Campi Flegrei is often referred to as a "supervolcano," which can produce eruptions reaching a category 8 — the highest level on the Volcano Explosivity Index. However, Campi Flegrei's biggest-ever eruption technically ranked as a category 7, which is still considered a very large and disastrous eruption, LiveScience reported."

Ah, nothing to worry about.

[–] Wilshire@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

7 VEI? Not great, not terrible.