The supervolcano near Naples is causing concern. A documentary from Switzerland now shows shocking animations.
The earth just shook 90 times in just one day. Italy's Volcano Institute intervenes. The documentary was produced by Italian-language Swiss radio and television. "The catastrophe could strike us at any moment," it says at the start. In the apocalyptic animation, a destructive ash cloud moves over Naples, rocks hit the city's sights, animated cracks run through shots of the city - all of this accompanied by dramatic music. This depiction of a possible volcanic catastrophe is paired with expert statements. This would involve human sacrifice and massive destruction. The ash would rain down on Naples, Italy's south and possibly far away. The documentation also raises doubts about the authorities' evacuation plan in the event of a disaster. The volcanoologist Patrick Allard says that if there were a large-scale eruption, large columns of ash would be created. These would rise for several kilometers into the stratosphere.