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Imminent Eruption Looms at Oregon's Axial Seamount Volcano

5/3/2025

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An underwater volcano, Axial Seamount, off Oregon's coast, is showing signs of an imminent eruption, according to University of Washington researchers. With magma accumulating and seismic activity rising, the volcano, which last erupted in 2015, poses no danger to nearby communities. Scientists are eager to observe the eruption for crucial geological insights.

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An underwater volcano, Axial Seamount, off Oregon's coast, is showing signs of an imminent eruption, according to University of Washington researchers. With magma accumulating and seismic activity rising, the volcano, which last erupted in 2015, poses no danger to nearby communities. Scientists are eager to observe the eruption for crucial geological insights.