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Clues from a Giant Volcanic Eruption Exist Beneath Naples

Clip: Season 46 Episode 6 | 2m 59s  | Video has closed captioning.

Dwelling beneath Naples, Campi Flegrei is less famous than Mount Vesuvius. But, by looking at its pyroclastic flows beneath the city, scientists suspect this volcano could be exponentially more powerful.

Aired: 02/20/19

Rating: NR

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