"Imminent Threat: Italy's Recurring Supereruption Poses Catastrophic Danger"

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Four megabeds, evidence of past supereruptions, have been discovered in the western Marsili Basin near Italy, indicating the possibility of another supereruption in the future. These deposits, found through acoustic sampling surveys and core samples, are believed to be remnants of the Campanian Ignimbrite supereruption. The discovery provides valuable information about the impact of previous volcanic events and highlights the need for further research to prepare for potential future eruptions. The dormant volcanoes in the area, including the Marsili Seamount, may be showing signs of reawakening, raising concerns about tsunamis and ecological consequences.
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