Researchers warn of a possible catastrophe but stress that further investigation is needed to determine the seriousness of the situation.

East of the southern Italian city of Naples lies the famous volcano Vesuvius, which erupted in 79 BC. Destroyed Pompeii. Heading west from central Naples brings you to the base of another volcano: the lesser-known Campi Flegrei (The Phlegraean Fields). While Mount Vesuvius has been relatively active for the last few centuries, Campi Flegrei has not erupted in 500 years. But today researchers are warning of a possible major eruption of the Campi Flegrei, which means “burning fields” in ancient Greek.

Campi Flegrei is known as a supervolcano, a term given to volcanoes that can erupt over 1000 cubic kilometers of ‘material’. Supervolcanoes can often be identified by their craters, as the eruption can be so violent that the volcano self-destructs, leaving a crater in its wake. Technically, the Neapolitan volcano is not a true supervolcano. Campi Flegrei’s largest eruption 39,000 years ago wasn’t big enough to be called a “supervolcano,” but it was close.

The Campi Flegrei crater has not erupted since 1538, but changes in the earth have been observed since 2005. Researchers from University College London and Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology are therefore monitoring the volcano’s geological activity with seismic observations to determine the likelihood of an eruption.

And it looks as if the earth’s crust under Campi Flegrei is about to crack. “The supervolcano has a crust that is becoming weaker and more prone to cracking, making an eruption imminent,” said the study’s lead author Christopher Kilburn, professor of volcanology at University College London. The researchers caution, however, that these results don’t necessarily mean an outbreak is coming anytime soon.

“The rupture can create a crack in the earth’s crust, but for an eruption to occur, the magma still has to be pushed to a specific location,” says Prof. Kilburn. The underground riots are likely due to volcanic gas seeping into the earth’s crust three kilometers below Campi Flegrei, where the volcano soaks it up like a sponge.

This causes the earth’s crust to stretch and twist, leading to earthquakes. If enough volcanic gas penetrates the crust, the heat and gas pressure in the crater can reach the “critical outgassing pressure,” causing it to rupture and opening a fissure for magma to escape during an eruption.

Since the 1950s, gas and magma have slowly deformed and weakened Campi Flegrei’s crust below the surface, leaving it capable of withstanding only a third of the pressure it could withstand in 1984, the study said. Kilburn says it’s impossible to predict when and if the volcano will erupt, but that an eruption would be “very dangerous” for the 500,000 people who live near the Campi Flegrei crater. Worst-case scenario, Campi Flegrei’s recent eruption would repeat itself, as the volcano would send molten rock and volcanic gases up into the stratosphere, triggering 110-foot-tall tsunamis and spreading clouds of sulfur and sulfur. toxic ash, leading to crop failures, mass extinctions of species and a long winter period on earth. Therefore, it is better to deny this catastrophic scenario…

It will take time to understand the impact and implications of Wagner’s boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s attempted coup in Russia, which was shattered by a last-minute compromise involving tanks on the outskirts of Moscow and a country just one step away from civil war. was stopped. Paolo Mieli intervenes at In onda, on La7, to comment on a day that had the world in suspense. “Let’s make it clear how that day began, when Prigozhin said that the reasons for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine were all lies, that it was not true that NATO attacked, and that it was not true that Ukrainians bombed Donbass,” says the former director of Corriere della Sera.

In fact, the Wagner group uprising was preceded by another attack by its leader, who questioned Vladimir Putin’s propaganda on the war in Ukraine. That was the ultimate breaking point, but why take the fight to this level? Prigozhin said the story of “denazification of Ukraine is nonsense, I read those words over and over again,” says journalist and historian Köder in the West. There is a second point that, according to Mieli, does not work. In the now famous speech he gave in response to the mercenary leader, Putin “recalls 1917, the year of the two revolutions, the February and October revolutions. And what does that have to do with it? Why did he do that.” ?” asks the historian. In short, much is unclear in this story and the next few hours and days will be crucial.

Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians flared up again on Saturday in the occupied West Bank. According to media reports, several dozen Israelis stormed a town north of Ramallah and set fire to Palestinian vehicles and buildings. The Israeli army said there had been clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. Security forces are on duty to stop them.

“The Israeli army will continue to take decisive action against all acts of violence and destruction of property,” the statement said. “The Israeli army condemns such nationalist crimes that lead to escalation.” So far, one Israeli citizen has been arrested. A soldier was injured by a stone throw.

On Saturday night, a Palestinian opened fire on Israeli security forces at an intersection north of Jerusalem, according to Israeli sources. He was then shot.

Since the deadly attack by two Palestinians against four Israelis in the West Bank on Tuesday, massive violence by settlers against Palestinians has occurred several times. Israeli opposition leader Jair Lapid wrote on Twitter: “Settler violence transcends all borders.”

The security situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories has been tense for a long time. Since the beginning of the year, 24 people have died in attacks. During the same period, 139 Palestinians were shot dead during Israeli military operations, clashes or after their own attacks. Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem during the 1967 Six Day War. Palestinians claim the areas for their own state.

Airlines sell airline tickets and offer many services that can be used during the flight. However, you need to be careful about some options offered on the trip, such as: Add ice to drinks.

Asking for ice cream can be a common practice to improve yourself beverages and other beverages, but not very hygienic. It is important to note that the water on the plane is drinkable and considered safe.

However, due to the water quality and the report below, there is a risk of contamination of the ice on the plane Airline employee Ice cream consumption is worrying to say the least.

Why not ask for ice during the flight?

Like other companies offering food and beverage consumption, airlines must follow a cleaning and hygiene protocol during flights. However, the frequency with which cleaning and disinfection is performed is a cause for concern.

The aircraft has a piping system that supplies water for ice production and to supply other spaces on the aircraft. If not cleaned frequently, these environments can harbor bacteria and other microorganisms that are harmful to passengers’ health.

As a result, the ice that forms inside the aircraft can contain bacteria that cause intestinal discomfort and discomfort. So better avoid!

Is it safe to drink the water, coffee and tea served on the plane?

Other beverages such as coffee and tea also deserve attention when consumed on the plane.

This happens because it is not possible to know the origin of the water, which is not only served “pure”, but is also the raw material for tea and coffee.

In the debate about this consumption, especially in online forums, it is repeatedly pointed out that the water is drinkable. However, it is reported that airlines are not required to do pipe cleaning on a monthly or weekly basis.

Account of an airline employee about the ice cream served on board

An important announcement was made anonymously by an employee of a Pursue Antenna. He reported on Reddit (online forum community) that water tanks are not always disinfected often enough.

In addition, he reports witnessing significant ice contamination. On a flight between Boston and Oakland, another employee put fresh crabs on ice, and the ice continued to be used on the return flight as usual.

“During orientation, they told us never to put ice in the drink. They never clean the ice bins,” the employee said.

The information in the report has not been confirmed by any airline, but it does issue a warning about consuming food and drink in public places, such as on airplanes.

While it is an individual choice, the best guideline for enjoying inflight beverages is to choose liquids that are served in sealed packages and not request ice for the beverages.

If you have any doubts during the flight, ask the crew for help in clarifying information about the quality of the water served on the plane.