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Underwater Volcano Awakens: Eruption Possible by 2025

2/7/2025

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The Axial Seamount, a captivating underwater volcano 300 miles off Oregon, is stirring with daily earthquakes and swelling, hinting at a potential eruption in 2025. Researchers are eager to explore this dynamic site, while new findings about dormant Cascade Range volcanoes reveal hidden magma, reshaping how we predict volcanic eruptions.

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The Axial Seamount, a captivating underwater volcano 300 miles off Oregon, is stirring with daily earthquakes and swelling, hinting at a potential eruption in 2025. Researchers are eager to explore this dynamic site, while new findings about dormant Cascade Range volcanoes reveal hidden magma, reshaping how we predict volcanic eruptions.