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Axial Seamount Volcano Shows Signs of 2025 Eruption

1/11/2025

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Scientists are closely watching the Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off Oregon's coast, as it shows signs of a potential eruption in 2025. With notable surface swelling and heightened seismic activity signaling magma accumulation, this active volcano presents a rare chance for researchers to enhance eruption forecasting methods while keeping communities safe from harm.

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Scientists are closely watching the Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off Oregon's coast, as it shows signs of a potential eruption in 2025. With notable surface swelling and heightened seismic activity signaling magma accumulation, this active volcano presents a rare chance for researchers to enhance eruption forecasting methods while keeping communities safe from harm.