Mar 21, 2025
In a startling development, a new vent has opened at the Yellowstone Supervolcano, while scientists in Italy warn that Campi Flegrei, a massive supervolcano near Naples, may erupt at any moment. The Yellowstone vent was recently discovered by a photographer in the Lower Geyser Basin, where intense geothermal activity is already a known threat. Though experts from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) downplay the risk of a large eruption, Yellowstone remains one of the most dangerous supervolcanoes in the world, with the power to cause widespread devastation.
Simultaneously, concerns are rising in Italy. The Campi Flegrei supervolcano, responsible for one of the most catastrophic eruptions in Europe’s history, is experiencing significant seismic unrest. Scientists report that the magma beneath Campi Flegrei is rising, with underground pressure building and making an eruption more likely than ever before. Over 3 million people live within striking range of Campi Flegrei, making this not only a geological threat but a potential humanitarian crisis. Volcanic unrest in these regions highlights the vulnerability of the earth's crust in critical zones.
These warnings echo the birth pangs Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24:7, where He foretold “earthquakes in various places” as signs of the end times. Both Yellowstone and Campi Flegrei are capable of triggering global climatic and economic collapse. Luke 21:11 tells us, “There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences.” These supervolcanoes, stirring simultaneously, may serve as a final wake-up call. As the Day of the Lord draws near, we are reminded that the earth is groaning under the weight of sin (Romans 8:22), and judgment is coming. The time to repent and turn to Christ is now. READ MORE
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Commentary by Joe Hawkins