Fearful Italians Prepare for Mass Evacuation amid Increased Earthquakes Near Potential Supervolcano Eruption Site

Over 2,500 tremors at Campi Flegrei supervolcano near Naples since September worries Italians as authorities gear up for potential mass evacuation affecting 70,000 residents in Pozzuoli, despite experts claiming no immediate eruption threat; last eruption in 1538.

• Residents of Pozzuoli, near Naples, are living in fear of a potential eruption of the Campi Flegrei supervolcano. The area has experienced more than 2,500 tremors since September, including a strong 4.2 magnitude earthquake, the most significant in the last 40 years.
• Despite experts stating there is currently no imminent threat of eruption, the Italian government is preparing for a mass evacuation plan for the city's 70,000 residents. The last eruption of the Campi Flegrei supervolcano occurred in 1538.
• It is suggested that the increased seismic activity may be due to magma pushing into the volcano's subsurface or weakening of the volcano's crust, causing fears of potential ground uplift and descent that could destabilize buildings.
• The unsettling situation has sparked doubts about evacuation plans among locals, as they believe traffic jams would prevent efficient exit in case of a sudden eruption. Authorities have distributed information brochures titled 'I'm Not Risking It', detailing evacuation strategies.
• The constant seismic activity has disrupted daily life and instilled constant fear among Pozzuoli residents. Even minor earthquakes have caused anxiety among the locals, prompting debates about relocating elsewhere for safety.

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