US Underwater Volcano Expected to Erupt Soon

Researchers now predict that the Axial Seamount underwater volcano off Oregon’s coast may erupt by mid-to-late 2026, later than previous forecasts. Known for its activity, the volcano sits on the Juan de Fuca Ridge and has erupted in 1998, 2011, and 2015. Current inflation and seismic activity suggest it is close to eruption thresholds, but recent trends indicate it will take longer to reach these levels again. Any future eruptions are not expected to pose a danger to humans due to the volcano’s depth and distance from land.

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