Earthquake in Campi Flegrei
Another earthquake in Pozzuoli
Over 31 quakes shake the Campi Flegrei in less than 48 hours
The latest earthquake in the Campi Flegrei area, which occurred at 3:58 am with a magnitude of 3.4, is one of over 160 earthquakes that have shaken the area in the past 48 hours. These earthquakes, which range in magnitude from 1.3 to 3.6, have caused significant concern among residents of the area and have prompted the Italian Civil Protection Agency to raise the alert level for the area to yellow. The current alert level is one step below the highest level, red, which is only issued when there is an imminent danger of a volcanic eruption.
The Campi Flegrei area is a volcanic caldera that is located just west of the city of Naples, Italy. The caldera is home to a number of active volcanoes, including Mount Vesuvius, which last erupted in 1944. The area is also home to a number of geothermal power plants, which use the heat from the Earth's interior to generate electricity. The recent earthquakes are thought to be caused by the movement of magma beneath the caldera. The magma is causing the ground to rise, which is in turn putting pressure on the overlying rocks and causing them to fracture.
The earthquakes have caused some damage in the Campi Flegrei area, including cracked walls and broken windows. The earthquakes have also forced the closure of some schools and businesses. There have been no reports of any serious injuries or fatalities.
The Italian Civil Protection Agency is monitoring the situation closely and is urging residents of the Campi Flegrei area to be prepared for further earthquakes. The agency is also recommending that residents avoid driving near the area of the earthquakes and to stay away from buildings that have been damaged.
Comments