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A Giant Underwater Volcano Is Rumbling Off the Oregon Coast — Here’s What You Need to Know

Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, a massive volcano named Axial Seamount is showing signs of life. With tremors building and a history of eruptions in 1998, 2011, and 2015, scientists are watching closely. But don’t panic — it’s far from land, and no humans live nearby.

In this 1-minute breakdown, we reveal why this volcano isn’t just a threat — it’s a scientific goldmine. From strange deep-sea ecosystems to seismic clues about Earth’s inner workings, Axial Seamount could help unlock some of our planet's biggest mysteries.

:water_wave: Dive into the story of this ticking geological time bomb and find out what makes it so important to the future of science.
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00:00A massive underwater volcano off the U.S. coast is swelling with pressure.
00:04Could it erupt at any moment?
00:06Meet Axial Seamount, an active volcano lurking 480 kilometers off Oregon's coast.
00:12It's not just any volcano.
00:14This beast has already erupted three times since 1998, and now tremors are building again.
00:19But here's the twist.
00:21It's underwater.
00:22No towns, no cities, no people nearby.
00:25So even if it erupts, no human lives are at risk.
00:28Instead, what bubbles up is a golden chance for science.
00:31Each eruption reveals strange lifeforms, hydrothermal vents, and secrets from Earth's core.
00:37This volcano is more than a threat.
00:39It's a natural laboratory.
00:41So no, Axial Seamount isn't about to destroy humanity, but it is about to teach us how
00:45Earth really works.
00:47What lies beneath might just shape the future of science.
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