Naples, March 14 (LaPresse) – "Although fluctuating and variable but sustained changes have been recorded for many months in certain parameters, such as ground deformation speed and CO2 emissions, the other parameters monitored by the Vesuvian Observatory-INGV as a whole do not show any evidence of an imminent volcanic eruption, especially in light of a comprehensive analysis of all geophysical and geochemical parameters."
This was stated by the INGV in an update on the situation in the Campi Flegrei and bradyseism following the 4.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred on March 13 at 1:25 AM.
"For example," the statement continues, "there are no seismic signals indicating magma movement toward the surface, nor geophysical and geochemical anomalies suggesting a disturbance of the hydrothermal system."
Despite the seismic event occurring just 2.5 km in a straight line from the Vesuvian Observatory's headquarters—inevitably affecting the staff on duty that night—the INGV emphasized that "the entire organizational procedure ensuring communication with Civil Protection authorities at various levels and with the population was carried out according to the established standards."
Furthermore, in the past weeks, as well as in the days leading up to last night's seismic event, various research groups from the Vesuvian Observatory tasked with monitoring have intensified their measurement campaigns of all physical and chemical parameters useful for defining the ongoing phenomenon.
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