This volcano that 'slept' for 100,000 years was never truly quiet
Researchers studied the Methana volcano in Greece, finding that despite appearing dormant for over 100,000 years, it had been accumulating magma deep underground. The study, published in Science Advances, suggests that prolonged periods of volcanic silence do not equate to extinction and implies that current risk assessment models for ancient volcanoes may need re-evaluation.
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confidence: 95%
Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.
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Loaded Language
60% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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