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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