In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, 470 kilometers off the Oregon coast, a drama is unfolding. Axial Seamount, one of the most active underwater volcanoes in the world, is swelling with magma. Scientists believe it will erupt before the end of 2025—a bold prediction,

Axial Seamount is also the most active submarine volcano in the Pacific Northwest, having erupted multiple times since it was first discovered. Its most recent eruption was in April of 2015, causing thousands of underwater earthquakes to be detected and for the surrounding ocean floor to sink about 2 metres.

Scientists suggest that Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano off the coast of Oregon, might erupt in 2025. This prediction is particularly significant since forecasting underwater eruptions beyond a few hours is rare.

An underwater volcano located off the coast of Oregon is on track for a potential eruption in 2025, with scientists hailing the early prediction as a remarkable feat since forecasting such events more than a few hours in advance is exceedingly rare.