Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano 250 miles off the Oregon coast, is showing strong signs of a potential eruption, including ground swelling and thousands of small earthquakes. The seafloor is rising rapidly—up to 15 inches in some areas—indicating that magma is moving upward and pressurizing the crust.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:40 – The Axial Seamount: A Hidden Giant Beneath the Pacific
02:36 – What an Eruption Could Mean for the U.S. West Coast
04:49 – A Look Back: Axial’s Past Eruptions
06:47 – How Scientists Are Tracking the Volcano in Real Time
09:00 – The Long-Term Risks No One Is Talking About
11:22 – Public Awareness and the Challenge of Communicating Risk
13:30 – Outro
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While an eruption will likely occur underwater, it could disrupt deep-sea ecosystems and damage underwater infrastructure. The volcano is part of the Juan de Fuca Ridge, which is connected to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, raising concerns about earthquake risks. Public awareness of Axial remains limited, making it crucial for agencies like NOAA to communicate these risks effectively.
Mile-Wide Volcano Off the U.S. West Coast is Ready to Erupt!