Italy's Campi Flegrei quake exposes supervolcano risk for 500,000 near Naples

A July 31 earthquake in Italy's Campi Flegrei caldera, among the strongest in decades, has intensified scrutiny of the volcanic hazard facing ~500,000 residents. The event has become a political dilemma for PM Meloni's government, which must balance evacuation planning, urban development, and public safety. The situation remains uncertain as seismic activity continues, with the risk of a future eruption directly beneath populated areas.

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