US EditionAn Iranian volcano appears to have woken up — 700,000 years after its last eruption
Ground near Taftan volcano's summit rose 3.5 inches over 10 months, signaling rising subterranean pressure and possible volcanic awakening after 700,000 years of dormancy.
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A ‘Dead’ Volcano Is Coming Back to Life After 700,000 Years
The Taftan volcano hasn’t done much for the last 700,000 years. No eruptions, no big drama, just a mountain sitting in southern Iran, leaking sulfur into the air. But new satellite data suggests it may be showing signs of life again. Scientists noticed something strange happening at the top of Taftan. Over ten months, the ground near its summit crept upward by about nine centimeters (3.5 inches). That might not sound like much, but for a mountai…
A volcano in Iran, which has been considered extinct for millennia, shows signs of activity. Researchers observe movements of the volcanic peak and warn of potential dangers for nearby cities.
A volcano in southern Iran that was thought to be dormant for about 710,000 years appears to have reactivated. A new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters shows that an area… Volcano in Iran reactivated after 700,000 years - ΙΝΑΦΤΕΜΟΠΟΡΙΚΙ
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