02 May , 17:39
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Earth on the brink of catastrophe: scientists warn of possible supervolcano awakening in our century. This is reported by CNN, citing the results of a new study.
According to the TV channel, experts have discovered alarming signs of an impending threat - a high probability of a supervolcano eruption in the current century. The scale of the potential catastrophe is comparable to the tragic events of 1815, when the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia led to a sharp cooling, crop failure, and mass starvation worldwide.
Geological data indicate increasing activity in the depths of our planet, which could trigger dramatic climate changes and claim millions of lives. Researchers estimate the probability of such a cataclysm in the 21st century as one in six - a ratio that makes us seriously consider humanity's readiness for such a scenario.
A supervolcano eruption threatens to release hundreds of cubic kilometers of ash and gases into the atmosphere, which will lead to darkening of sunlight, a sharp drop in temperatures across the planet, and a global food crisis of unprecedented scale. Agricultural systems, natural ecosystems, and the living conditions of billions of people worldwide will be at risk.