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Taftan Volcano Rises, Monitoring Increased Amid Phreatic Blast Risk

4/14/2026

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Taftan volcano in southeastern Iran has risen about 3.5 inches (9 cm) in ten months, signaling pressure near the summit.
Satellite data indicate the rise stems from internal processes rather than external factors such as rain or earthquakes.
Scientists plan to measure gas emissions and install seismometers to monitor activity.
Phreatic blast risk from shallow gas could threaten nearby communities, prompting authorities to boost monitoring.

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Story summary

Taftan volcano in southeastern Iran has risen about 3.5 inches (9 cm) in ten months, signaling pressure near the summit.
Satellite data indicate the rise stems from internal processes rather than external factors such as rain or earthquakes.
Scientists plan to measure gas emissions and install seismometers to monitor activity.
Phreatic blast risk from shallow gas could threaten nearby communities, prompting authorities to boost monitoring.