An ancient 'supervolcano' has been found hiding beneath eastern England. But experts say there's not enough evidence to call it that.

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   Scientists Identify Hidden Ancient Volcano Beneath Eastern England

   Researchers have located a hidden ancient volcano buried under eastern England after tracing mystery ash deposits across Europe. Some reports describe the site as a supervolcano with an eruptive strength equivalent to a million atomic bombs. However, other experts argue that current evidence is insufficient to officially classify the site as a supervolcano. The discovery links widespread European ash layers to a specific geological source within the English subsurface.

   Why it matters

   Identifying ancient volcanic activity helps geologists map the tectonic history of the British Isles. The classification of a site as a supervolcano depends on the volume of material ejected during an eruption. This discovery provides a potential origin for previously unexplained ash deposits found across the continent.

   What is confirmed

   • A hidden ancient volcano exists beneath eastern England.
   • Scientists traced mystery ash across Europe to this English site.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The volcano erupted with the strength of a million atomic bombs.

   What to watch next

   • Analysis of the specific volume of ash deposited across Europe.
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. Live Science — An ancient 'supervolcano' has been found hiding beneath eastern England. But experts say there's not enough evidence to call it that.
   2. Gizmodo — Scientists Discover a Hidden Supervolcano Buried Beneath England
   3. WION — Volcano that erupted with strength of a million atomic bombs discovered in England
   4. Yahoo — Scientists trace mystery ash across Europe to hidden supervolcano beneath England
   5. Inshorts — Supervolcano with strength of a million atomic bombs discovered | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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