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Axial Seamount Eruption Possible by 2025, Monitoring at Risk

8/18/2025

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Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano near Oregon, may erupt as early as 2025, indicated by over 1,000 small earthquakes and magma inflation.
The volcano is significant for studying early life origins and deep-sea ecosystems, posing minimal risk to coastal populations.
Continuous monitoring is essential, but budget cuts could jeopardize research equipment and projects.

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Story summary

Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano near Oregon, may erupt as early as 2025, indicated by over 1,000 small earthquakes and magma inflation.
The volcano is significant for studying early life origins and deep-sea ecosystems, posing minimal risk to coastal populations.
Continuous monitoring is essential, but budget cuts could jeopardize research equipment and projects.