This is “Campi Flegrei”, the supervolcano on the brink of its first eruption since 1538, which could spark a possible “worldwide winter”

Europe’s largest supervolcano is preparing for its first eruption in nearly five hundred years. This is the Campi Flegrei, located in southern Italy, in a volcanic area.

The Campi Flegrei is not a volcano like any other. It is not a single mountain, but one 12 to 14 kilometers wide cratered field known as a calderUnpleasant. Being a super volcano, the magma chamber is a thousand times larger than that of the average volcanoesso the eruptions are the most voluminous.

This volcano has not erupted since 1538, but his recent behavior indicates he almost would. According to research published in Communications Earth & Environment, the crust weakens, so it’s more likely to erupt eventually.

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According to The mirror, if the Campi Flegrei were to erupt, a series of natural consequences could be unleashed. This includes 100-foot tsunamis and the spread of sulfur and toxic ash, which would cause a “global winter” and a wave of destruction similar to a meteorite impact on Earth.

The area in which the supervolcano is located is densely populated. Nearly half a million people make up the city of Pozzuoli, which is currently on yellow due to the risk of the volcano..

Residents of Pozzuoli are also afraid of the increased amount of tremors and earthquakes in the area. At least In April alone, 600 telluric movements were recorded from this year.

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Although there is already an evacuation plan for local residents, Mauro Antonio DiVitodirector of Vesuvius Observatory of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV)explained that evacuating the entire population can be difficult due to the town’s narrow streets.

The threat of the volcano, which previously seemed far away, is being watched more than ever. In fact, some scientists hold the theory that this could be the cause of the extinction of the Homo Neanderthal species.

For now, scientists stress that an eruption is not guaranteed, but it’s important to prepare for all possible scenarios.