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Something dangerous is brewing beneath the city of Naples — and it hasn’t erupted since 1538
Campi Flegrei, one of the world’s most powerful supervolcanoes, is showing disturbing signs of life once again

From steaming manholes to rattling windows, the land itself seems to breathe — and scientists are raising the alarm
Rising carbon dioxide levels and increased underground pressure suggest magma or superheated fluids could be on the move
If this volcano erupts, the consequences could be catastrophic for millions living nearby

In this 1-minute video, we explore what’s happening beneath Naples — and why time may be running out
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00:00Beneath the streets of Naples, a sleeping giant stirs.
00:03And if it wakes up, it could wipe out millions in moments.
00:07In southern Italy lies Campi Flegre, a supervolcano that hasn't erupted since 1538.
00:13But now it's rumbling back to life.
00:15People here live on shaky ground, literally.
00:18Manholes steam, windows rattle, and the earth breathes beneath their feet.
00:23The monster under Naples is restless.
00:26Researchers are alarmed by rising carbon dioxide levels in the air.
00:29That's a clear sign.
00:31Magma might be rising again.
00:33And the worst part?
00:34This isn't just magma.
00:36The pressure from hydrothermal fluids could blow first.
00:39Imagine a pressure cooker deep underground.
00:41Now imagine it cracking.
00:43Campi Flegre's caldera stretches 125 miles, right under homes, roads, and entire neighborhoods.
00:50If it erupts, experts say evacuations won't be enough.
00:53The people of Naples sleep above a beast.
00:56That's no longer silent.
00:58Just waiting.
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