'The system is likely to reach a breaking point': Major Italian volcano is speeding toward a transition, and a major eruption could be on the way
A new study indicates that Campi Flegrei, a volcanic caldera near Naples, is approaching a critical transition that could lead to an eruption. Researchers are uncertain about the exact nature of this transition, as it could involve various changes in the volcano's activity. The caldera poses a risk to approximately 500,000 residents in the surrounding area.
- ▪Campi Flegrei is a volcanic caldera located west of Naples, Italy.
- ▪The caldera has shown increased activity since 2005, with significant ground uplift and earthquake activity.
- ▪Researchers have identified that the volcano's activity is accelerating, but they cannot predict the outcome of this change.
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Planet Earth Volcanoes 'The system is likely to reach a breaking point': Major Italian volcano is speeding toward a transition, and a major eruption could be on the way Campi Flegrei, a volcanic caldera near Naples, is speeding toward a transition, a new study suggests, but there are still a lot of questions as to whether it will erupt in the near future. By Stephanie Pappas published 20 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A view of Solfatara crater, part of the Campi Flegrei Volcano in Pozzuoli, Italy.
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