Pacific coast on high alert for massive underwater volcano eruption
Summary
Volcanologists are watching the Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off the Oregon coast, which may erupt soon. The potential eruption does not pose a threat to human life or property, but it is important for research on volcanoes. Scientists are using this opportunity to improve their understanding of volcanic activity.Key Facts
- The Axial Seamount is an underwater volcano located about 4,900 feet deep in the northeastern Pacific Ocean.
- Researchers noticed more than 2,000 earthquakes in one day near the volcano, a possible sign of an upcoming eruption.
- The volcano has erupted before in 1998, 2011, and 2015.
- No risk to human life or property is expected from this potential eruption.
- Scientists are using data from the volcano to better forecast eruptions elsewhere.
- The Axial Seamount is about 300 miles away from the Oregon coast.
- It provides real-time data for studying volcanoes as it serves as the first underwater volcano observatory.
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