Supervolcano Monitoring Advances May Let Scientists Warn of Future Eruptions
Supervolcano Monitoring Advances May Let Scientists Warn of Future Eruptions By Science Reporter April 29, 2025 Recent advances in geology and volcanology have brought new attention to the threats posed by supervolcanoes, as scientists develop improved monitoring systems and prediction capabilities for these potentially catastrophic natural events. The Inevitable Question of "When" The geological record indicates we may be overdue for a massive volcanic eruption, with experts emphasizing the question is not if, but when. According to Markus Stoffel, a climate professor at the University of Geneva, geological evidence suggests a 1-in-6 chance of experiencing a massive eruption this century. The most recent supervolcanic event of this magnitude was Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815, which triggered what became known as "the year without a summer," causing global temperature drops, widespread crop failures, famine, and a cholera pandemic that killed ten...