A massive underwater volcano off the Oregon Coast — Axial Seamount — is now predicted to erupt in mid-to-late 2026, not 2025 as previously thought. Located nearly a mile beneath the ocean and 300 miles offshore, this volcano has erupted multiple times in recent decades. Scientists at Oregon State University are closely monitoring it using a powerful network of 140+ undersea instruments. With a new physics-based model, they hope to make eruption forecasts more accurate than ever. Even if it erupts, there's no danger to people — but it will reshape the ocean floor and help researchers better understand our planet’s fiery forces.<br />WooGlobe Ref : WGA805864<br />For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
