Campi Flegrei, Italy In the shadows of the renowned volcano Vesuvio lies the volcano of Campi Flegrei. Though it is not as clearly visible as Vesuvio, it is considered on of the most dangerous volcanoes in Italy. Hazards are currently present in the Campi Flegrei area becasue of the dense population in the area and continuing unrest within the caldera and in its immediate surroundings. The Campi Flegrei is recognized for a phenomenon called "bradyseism" …showed first 75 words of 330 total…

…showed last 75 words of 330 total…the Solfatara crater and above deposits of numerous past eruptions. Napoli, with a population of about two million, is situated strangely between Campi Flegrei and Vesuvio, both of which left their deposits in the city area. Napoli also has a small volcanic center in its southwest region. Though many assume these volcanic centers are inactive; there is no reason to assume this. More large eruptions are actually expected at Campi Flegrei as well as Vesuvio.