Volcano VIDEO: The Next Pompeii | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

[packyderms_wife]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOz6FpA4WeI


RT 53:47 - NOVA PBS Official

In the shadow of Italy’s Vesuvius, a lesser-known volcano rumbles: Campi Flegrei. An eruption could endanger the millions of residents of the city of Naples. Scientists gain new insights into what happened in nearby Pompeii, and dig into the unique geology of Campi Flegrei. How will they know if the ever-shifting ground is reaching a breaking point? And can an innovative eruption warning system prevent Naples becoming the next Pompeii?

 

[packyderms_wife]

One of the comments from the video... turns out that there are many more super volcanoes underfoot than previously thought.

"Unfortunately, NOVA didn't mention that Campi Flagrei is a super volcano. One of its eruptions 40,000 years ago was 200 times bigger than Mount Saint Helens, and deposited meters of ash as far away as Russia."

A response to this comment

"Some point out that it might have killed out what was left of the Neanderthals."

And another comment

"Campe Flegrei has caused much more ground deformation since this initially aired. Worrisome."

The documentary aired March of this year.

 

[Firebird]

Thanks for posting!

 

[packyderms_wife]

Thanks for posting!

you're welcome.