Gas Emissions Surge to Record Levels
Besides the shaking ground, there’s another troubling sign at the volcanic area: record-high gas emissions. Every day, scientists measure 4,000 to 5,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide being released. This is a huge amount for a volcano that has been mostly quiet for centuries. As magma in the Flegrean volcanic region moves closer to the surface, more gas escapes. Therefore, this surge of gas is a clear warning that the Campi Flegrei supervolcano might be preparing to erupt.
