The Siberian Magmatic Plume

The Earth is under threat from a deep-seated geological phenomenon known as the Siberian Magmatic Plume — a “mantle bomb” that poses a catastrophic risk far exceeding any known geological hazard.

What is the Siberian Magmatic Plume?

A magmatic plume is a colossal column of superheated, molten material rising from the deep layers of the Earth’s mantle — potentially from the core–mantle boundary. Unlike volcanoes, which are local fissures linked to tectonic plate boundaries, a plume originates far deeper, hundreds or even thousands of kilometers beneath the surface.

The Siberian Magmatic Plume is estimated to be 2,500–3,000 km in diameter — comparable to the size of Australia. While a volcanic eruption is localized, plume activity can trigger massive geological shifts and global disasters.

Scientists liken the plume’s energy release to a colossal nuclear explosion — vastly exceeding any supervolcano, including Yellowstone. In fact, the Siberian Magmatic Plume could unleash a thousand times more magmatic material than Yellowstone’s maximum possible eruption.

A History of Catastrophe: The Permian Extinction

This is not a new phenomenon. About 250 million years ago, the plume’s activity caused the Siberian Traps eruptions, triggering the Great Permian Extinction — the largest mass extinction in Earth’s history. Over 90% of all species perished.

Current Activation: A Ticking Time Bomb

Today, the plume shows clear signs of reactivation. Beneath Siberia, the area affected by rising magma has grown to the size of Australia. The Earth’s crust above it is lifting under pressure, and seismic activity is increasing along the zone’s edges.

This activation began in 1998, when the Earth’s core shifted toward the Taymyr Peninsula in the Siberian Arctic, accelerating magma ascent. After 250 million years of dormancy, this geological time bomb is awakening — in our lifetime.

Global Consequences and Climatic Impact

The plume is now a major driver of global warming and extreme natural disasters.

• Ocean Warming: The Siberian Arctic is warming almost four times faster than the global average, especially around the Taymyr Peninsula. The thinner oceanic crust there conducts heat more efficiently, allowing seawater — with its high heat capacity — to absorb and retain enormous amounts of heat from the rising plume.

• Exacerbating Disasters: This heat, combined with nanoplastic pollution that disrupts water’s heat conduction, raises atmospheric temperature and humidity, fueling more earthquakes, volcanic activity, extreme storms, and hurricanes.

The danger is amplified by the fact that Earth is entering a 24,000-year astronomical cycle historically linked to catastrophic events. The combination of plume activation and reduced oceanic heat dissipation is uniquely perilous.

The Catastrophic Scenario

If the Siberian Magmatic Plume erupts suddenly and uncontrollably:

• Immediate Casualties: Up to two-thirds of humanity could die instantly.

• Global Destruction: Russia would be devastated in moments, with the destruction spreading rapidly worldwide.

• Long-Term Collapse: Survivors would face superheated oceans, severe atmospheric disruption, and a prolonged hypervolcanic winter. Human civilization could cease to exist.

This could happen at any moment.

The Solution — and the Obstacles

According to scientists from the AllatRa International Public Movement, the only viable solution is planned, controlled degasification — the deliberate release of magma and gases to relieve geodynamic pressure. This could prevent a planetary-scale eruption and stabilize the climate by reducing internal heat and crustal stress.

From 2013–2023, experimental AllatRa equipment in Russia reportedly reduced seismic activity across Eurasia. But in August 2023, the equipment was deactivated due to political repression, and natural disasters began rising sharply.

Experts warn: humanity has no more than four years before magnitude 7+ earthquakes become common. After that, controlled degasification may no longer be possible, and the plume could erupt uncontrollably.

Humanity stands at a crossroads.
The Siberian Magmatic Plume is a real, scientifically acknowledged threat. The time for action is now. The fate of billions may depend on whether the world can unite to defuse this mantle bomb — and avoid repeating the tragedy of the Permian Extinction.