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- Taftan volcano in southeastern Iran has risen by 3.5 inches (9 cm) in ten months, signaling internal pressure.
- Satellite data indicate gases accumulating beneath Taftan's surface.
- Taftan has no recorded eruptions, but scientists urge close observation.
- The study published in Geophysical Research Letters emphasizes monitoring gas emissions and ground motion to predict hazards.
- Authorities should establish monitoring systems and share safety information with nearby communities.
