A Western volcano could erupt soon
Randy Mann.
JAKE PARRISH/Press
When most of us think about active volcanoes in the U.S., Mount St. Helens, Mt. Rainier and a few others will first come to mind. However, one of the most active volcanoes in the region is about a mile underwater and approximately 300 miles off the U.S. western coastline.
The Axial Seamount volcano is becoming more active, and it has erupted three times since 1998. Based on recent activity, scientists believe another eruption is very likely sometime this year. Their forecast is based upon the increase in the number of small earthquakes near the volcano.
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