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Imminent Eruption Threat at Oregon's Axial Seamount Volcano

2/3/2025

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Scientists are closely watching the Axial Seamount, an enormous underwater volcano off Oregon's coast, as rumblings and swelling suggest an imminent eruption. While its history includes eruptions in 1998, 2011, and 2015, experts reassure the public that there is no immediate danger. This volcano's activity mirrors the spectacular lava flows of Hawaii.

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Scientists are closely watching the Axial Seamount, an enormous underwater volcano off Oregon's coast, as rumblings and swelling suggest an imminent eruption. While its history includes eruptions in 1998, 2011, and 2015, experts reassure the public that there is no immediate danger. This volcano's activity mirrors the spectacular lava flows of Hawaii.