Ancient Volcano Discovered in Hungary's Vas County by University Researchers

Budapest, Hungary – Researchers from the ELTE Savaria University Center have announced the discovery of a previously unknown ancient volcano located in Vas County, Hungary. The discovery, which began with a historian's incidental find of a basalt rock, has unveiled a new chapter in Hungary's geological history. According to the university, the historian approached geologists with a peculiar rock sample found in the region. Initial examination identified it as basalt tuff, a type of volcanic rock. This led to further investigations, including geophysical measurements and geological surveys, which confirmed the presence of a dormant volcano near Vasszentmihály. Dr. Kovács Gábor, who led the geophysical measurements, and Dr. Zentai Zoltán, who conducted the geomorphological and rock investigations, explained that this ancient volcano is not a typical towering structure but rather a smaller, several-hundred-meter-diameter formation. It is believed to have erupted once or twice millions of years ago, expelling gravel and sand from its vent, before becoming dormant and subsequently buried under layers of sediment. The researchers highlighted that the Rába River played a significant role in concealing the volcano. Over millions of years, the river transported material, including gravel from the Alps, depositing it over the volcanic remnants. This geological process effectively hid the volcano from detection until now. The discovery underscores that even in seemingly well-explored regions, significant geological features can remain hidden, offering new insights into the Earth's past.

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