Gwen Walz | hotlive25 | Acceptance Speech
Europe’s Most Dangerous Volcano Awakens: Italians Confront the Decision to Stay or Relocate *POZZUOLI, Italy* â€" the Phlegraean Fields, is rumbling back to life, causing concern and leading Italians in the area to consider a tough decision: Should they remain or think about moving? This volcanic giant, situated near the bustling Support For People With Disabilities metropolitan area of Naples, is showing signs of renewed activity, causing anxiety among residents and experts alike. ### The Volcano’s Signs of Life Inside the red zone of the Phlegraean Fields, ancient ruins are being thrust upward by hydrothermal forces, causing the ground to rise. The water levels at local docks are receding, as a direct result of this geophysical activity. Compounding the unease, a series of thousands of small earthquakes, one of which drove 1,500 people from their homes, has disturbed the area. Though these tremors are not catastrophic yet, they serve as a stark reminder of the earth’s...