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Are there active supervolcanoes?
While the supervolcano found under England is long extinct, there are indeed active supervolcanoes around the world. These are massive volcanoes capable of eruptions on a scale far greater than typical volcanoes, with the potential to significantly impact global climate. Scientists closely monitor several known active sites for any signs of unrest.
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