The Axial Seamount, located about 300 miles off the Oregon coast and nearly 4,900 feet below the surface, has been inflating since January and is now showing signs of unrest.
Olga Girina, head of the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team, said this was the volcano’s first confirmed eruption in 600 years. Russian volcanologists believe the last known lava flow happened shortly after 1463.
Axial is part of a hotspot, where magma rises from deep Earth. But unlike most hotspots, it also sits between two tectonic plates.
Mount Spurr, a volcano in Alaska, shows signs of increased seismic activity, prompting scientists to warn of a potential eruption.
As 2025 begins, two volcanoes, Yellowstone and Axial Seamount, are stirring curiosity. Scientists weigh in on the likelihood of eruptions this year and the latest technologies for predicting volcanic activity.
Scientists warn of a potential massive volcanic eruption, rivaling Mount Tambora's 1815 disaster, which could trigger severe global cooling, climate chaos, and food shortages, emphasizing the need for preparedness.
A rising plume of magma under Mars’ Tharsis volcanic region could one day trigger a colossal eruption. This new discovery offers insight into Mars’ geological activity, suggesting that the planet may still have active movements beneath its surface.
The loudest sounds ever recorded are remarkable examples of the immense power and energy that exists in our world. From volcanic eruptions to rocket launches, these sounds can be heard from great distances and have the potential to cause significant damage.
The eruption of La Soufriere on April 9 pumped dark clouds of ash some 10 km into the air, prompting an evacuation of some nearby residents.
The Meteorology department of Iceland has warned that the current spurt of tremors could trigger an eruption from Mount Keilir, which has been inactive for as many as 800 years. Authorities have already shut roads around the mountain as a precautionary measure.
Mount Sinabung volcano erupts: Dramatic footage of the morning eruption captured by residents showed a giant cloud of thick ash rising from the peak of the mountain in Karo, North Sumatra.
Immediately after his arrival here in an Indian Air Force Gulfstream-III aircraft from Indonesia's Bali, Rajan, who is considered as a 'friendly don' as he reportedly tipped Indian security agencies about the movement of Dawood and his aides, was whisked away to an undisclosed location under tight security.
The Indian Embassy is trying for earliest air slot to fly but there might be a delay due to pending commercial flights.
Even at the earliest, Chhota Rajan can only be brought back by Thursday. He was supposed to take off from Bali at 8:30pm on Tuesday but his flight was cancelled due to the fly ash which erupted near the Lombard island in Indonesia.