Major US Volcano About To Erupt Any Day Now, Scientists Announce
Scientists monitoring the **Axial Seamount**, an underwater volcano 300 miles off Oregon’s coast, warn it could erupt imminently. Located **5,000 feet below the Pacific Ocean**, the volcano has triggered hundreds of daily earthquakes in recent weeks. While experts predict an eruption between late 2024 and early 2026, they admit it could happen **”tomorrow”** due to its unpredictable nature. The last eruption in 2015 caused **8,000 quakes** and sank the ocean floor by eight feet.
Despite the seismic activity, researchers say the eruption **poses little threat to humans** and may even benefit marine life. Unlike explosive eruptions, Axial Seamount releases **slow-moving lava flows**, similar to Hawaii’s volcanic activity. Scientists describe it as the **”best-monitored submarine volcano”**, using robots to study its changes. While dramatic, the event is expected to be a **non-hazardous natural phenomenon**.
