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Long-Dormant Taftan Volcano Shows Signs of Activity

10/17/2025

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The Taftan volcano in southeastern Iran, long deemed extinct for 710,000 years, shows signs of activity in research published on October 7.
Ground near the summit rose 3.5 inches between July 2023 and May 2024, indicating gas pressure buildup beneath the surface.
Senior author Pablo González said the findings imply the volcano may be dormant rather than extinct and urged authorities to allocate resources for further investigation.

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The Taftan volcano in southeastern Iran, long deemed extinct for 710,000 years, shows signs of activity in research published on October 7.
Ground near the summit rose 3.5 inches between July 2023 and May 2024, indicating gas pressure buildup beneath the surface.
Senior author Pablo González said the findings imply the volcano may be dormant rather than extinct and urged authorities to allocate resources for further investigation.