Axial Seamount Underwater Volcano Near Oregon Nears Eruption After Record Seismic Activity

Scientists are closely monitoring two active volcanoes with imminent eruptions: Kilauea in Hawaii and Axial Seamount off the Pacific Northwest coast. Kilauea is currently erupting from two vents, with molten lava illuminating the night sky and magma pushing through established pathways, marking its 31st eruption since December. Meanwhile, Axial Seamount, located nearly a mile underwater about 300 miles off Oregon, shows signs of an impending eruption in 2025, as its magma chambers have been swelling and seismic activity has surged, including a spike of over 2,000 earthquakes in one day. Researchers, including geophysicist William Chadwick, predict an eruption by the end of the year, though the timing remains uncertain due to fluctuating seismic unrest. Axial Seamount's eruptions typically produce effusive lava flows underwater, which can devastate local sea life but also give insight into resilient ecosystems. Both volcanoes are under continuous observation using advanced sensors and livestream technology, allowing scientists and the public to witness and study these natural events in real time.