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Researchers Link Water Pressure to Campi Flegrei Quakes

5/6/2025

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Southern Italy's Campi Flegrei is rattled by a surge of earthquakes since 2022, endangering nearby communities. Stanford researchers suggest that managing water runoff and lowering groundwater levels could alleviate pressure in the geothermal reservoir, potentially curbing seismic activity. Their groundbreaking findings shift the focus from magma to water pressure as a key trigger for these tremors.

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Story summary

Southern Italy's Campi Flegrei is rattled by a surge of earthquakes since 2022, endangering nearby communities. Stanford researchers suggest that managing water runoff and lowering groundwater levels could alleviate pressure in the geothermal reservoir, potentially curbing seismic activity. Their groundbreaking findings shift the focus from magma to water pressure as a key trigger for these tremors.