This Greek Volcano Appeared Dormant for 100,000 Years. Then It Erupted Once More. Should Researchers Reassess ‘Extinct’ Volcanoes?
By reconstructing a 700,000-year narrative of the Methana volcano, geologists identified a prehistoric era during which it seemed dormant on the surface, even as magma accumulated underground. Rudy Molinek | Reporter May 1, 2026 12:50 p.m. Lava, recognized as darker brown formations, from Methana’s latest eruption flows through ancient limestone into the ocean. Răzvan-Gabriel Popa / ETH Zurich The most […]