Scientists Warn: Underwater Volcano Imminent Eruption Sparks Global Alert
Scientists are closely monitoring an underwater volcano that is expected to erupt for the first time in nearly 10 years.
The Axial Seamount , located in the northeastern Pacific Ocean hundreds of kilometers off the coast of Oregon, is considered the most active volcano in the region. Situated 1,500 meters below sea level, the volcano last erupted in 2015.
William Wilcock , a marine geophysicist and educator at the University of Washington , stated in a release: " Gradually, the volcano expands as magma accumulates underneath the crust. ”
“ Some researchers have hypothesized that the amount of inflation can predict when the volcano will erupt — and if they’re right, it’s very exciting for us, because the volcano has already inflated to the same level it reached before its last three eruptions. That means it could erupt any day now, if the hypothesis holds true, ” he added.
Specialists think an eruption is likely soon because of heightened seismic activity in the region — with between 200 and 300 minor tremors happening daily.
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