Underwater US volcano set to blow as experts predict date it will happen

Underwater US volcano set to blow as experts predict date it will happen

An underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon could now erupt by mid-to-late 2026, researchers say. In December last year, experts said the Axial Seamount was nearing the threshold seen before an eruption and could erupt within 12 months — but now they predict that the eruption may come later than previously expected. (Picture: UW) What is the Axial Seamount? The underwater mount sits on the Juan de Fuca Ridge which is a divergent plate bo…