Germany and Volcanoes

 Germany is a country that has over 30 volcanoes. Although it is not known for volcanoes the Eifel region  of the country is full of volcanic sites including lava domes, calderas, and cinder cones. Once of the youngest and still dormant volcanoes in this region is The caldera of Laacher See. The caldera is just to the west of the Rhine River and it is currently filled with water. Its last eruption was 13,000 years ago but scientists say that it is possible for the volcanoe to erupt again. 

Germany's Eiffel region is known for its deep volcanic history and activity. This region is full of explosion crater lakes (like the one seen above) which are called maars. There is also much more evidence of volcanic activity in this area. Some of the signs that show there is still volcanic activity include volcanic tuffs, lava streams, and volcanic craters similar to the Laacher See. The Volcanic Eiffel is still very active to this day and theories suggest another eruption could occur in the next few thousand years. 



Germany does not currently have an alert system for volcanic eruptions but there has been some public concern on this matter. Because Germany has been volcanically inactive for so long there is so government sponsored alert system or safety network in place. Some scientists believe that the situation in the volcanic Eiffel could heat up out of nowhere in only a matter of months. Experts say that an eruption in Germany has been underestimated and something needs to change. Although there is no safety system in place at the moment, the public's opinion may force a change on this matter soon. 



Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcanic_Eifel

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/germany.html

https://www.dw.com/en/the-lake-laach-volcano-in-germany-is-recharging-with-fresh-magma/a-47384295

https://ukgermanconnection.org/kids/find-out-en/volcanoes-in-germany/

https://q-mag.org/germany-a-danger-of-volcanic-eruptions.html

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  1. Guy BesseySeptember 25, 2022 at 11:26 PM

    Wow, good post. I did not know Germany had that many volcanoes.

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