Scientists Will Drill Hole Into Heart Of 'breathing' Volcano

Scientists Will Drill Hole Into Heart of 'Breathing' Volcano

An international team of scientists is preparing to drill a 2.5-mile hold into the heart of a volcano that's showing signs of life again in Naples, Italy -- alarming some.

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