AXIAL SEAMOUNT

May 12 2025SCIENCE

Oregon's Hidden Giant: Underwater Volcano Ready to Rumble

A colossal volcano lurks beneath the Pacific, poised to erupt. Axial Seamount, roughly 300 miles off Oregon’s coast, is no ordinary volcano. It stands tall, nearly 3, 600 feet high, fueled by Earth's fiery mantle. This underwater giant sits atop the Juan de Fuca Ridge, where two massive tectonic plates slowly drift apart. This constant motion builds pressure, making ...

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Underwater Volcanoes: Can We Know When They'll Blow?

Ever thought about volcanoes under the sea? One of these, off Oregon's coast, is about to erupt. Scientists say it might happen by the end of 2025. This volcano, named Axial Seamount, is the most active in the Northeast Pacific. It's been quiet since 2015, but now it's swelling again. This could mean an eruption soon. Axial isn't dangerous to people, so it's a grea...

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