Naples – The Fear of the Supervolcano
Several times a year, the earth trembles in the greater Naples area. Often, this no longer startles the local population. Yet experts warn that the signs pointing to the possibility of major earthquakes or a volcanic eruption are increasing.
Title: Naples – The Fear of the Supervolcano
Author: Andreas Mitschitz
Length (in minutes): 7:13
Original language: German
Name of station which broadcast the program: Österreich 1 (Ö1) (7. 11. 2025)
And, according to observers, the authorities are not well prepared for an emergency.
How do the three million people in the Naples area live with this threat, and could the supervolcano really erupt?
Andreas Mitschitz investigated these questions and even climbed a volcanic crater himself.
We will be presenting the project at Prix Bohemia Radio
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | listening session
Where: UP Arts Center, Univerzitní 3 | Theater Hall – 3rd Floor
Entrance: Free admission with accreditation
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