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Axial Seamount Volcano Nearing Imminent Eruption, Scientists Say

The submarine volcano, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows seismic and inflation activity surpassing levels seen before its past eruptions.

An underwater volcano about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon is nearing eruption, researchers at the University of Washington College of the Environment said.
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Overview

  • Axial Seamount, the Pacific Northwest's most active submarine volcano, could erupt any day, researchers warn, based on current seismic and inflation activity.
  • The volcano, situated 4,900 feet below the Pacific Ocean, has surpassed critical magma inflation thresholds observed before its 1998, 2011, and 2015 eruptions.
  • Daily earthquake swarms around the volcano have increased significantly, mirroring patterns seen in the lead-up to its previous eruptions.
  • Scientists emphasize the eruption poses no threat to coastal populations due to the volcano's depth and distance from land but anticipate ecological impacts on marine habitats.
  • Equipped with advanced monitoring systems, Axial Seamount provides a unique opportunity for researchers to study deep-sea volcanic processes and refine eruption forecasting models.