Campi Flegrei’s Historic Eruptions Leave Clues
Looking at Campi Flegrei’s past eruptions reveals its true power. Around 40,000 years ago, it unleashed one of Earth’s largest known eruptions. This event may have helped wipe out Neanderthals in Europe. Furthermore, the last eruption of the caldera in 1538 formed Monte Nuovo in just a few days. These past eruptions show what the Italian volcanic zone can do when it finally wakes up. Thus, history is a vital guide for predicting future risks.
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