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A mysterious, highly active undersea volcano off Oregon could erupt later this year. What scientists expect
Fortunately for residents of California, Oregon and Washington, Axial Seamount doesn't erupt explosively, so it poses zero ...
Scientists predict underwater volcano eruption 300 miles off Oregon
The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows signs of eruption. Experts assure it won't affect land or ...
Mega-Tsunami Threat Could Devastate Northern California, Oregon and Washington, Study Warns
Experts warn of a potential mega-tsunami threatening Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. This catastrophic wave ...
1,000-foot-tall ‘mega tsunami’ threatens US across three regions, experts warn
Researchers found that a potential powerful earthquake combined with rising sea levels could lead to a mega tsunami.
Underwater volcano off West Coast could erupt later this year, scientists say
A volcano off the Pacific Coast could erupt by the end of the year, according to scientists. The volcano, known as Axial Seamount, is more than 4,900 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean and 300 miles ...
Mega-tsunami on the horizon? US coastal states may have only 10-min to flee
A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could trigger a devastating mega-tsunami, threatening Alaska, Hawaii, ...
Boulder washed inland a sign of Pacific tsunami history
Analysis has shown a boulder weighing almost 1,200 tons in Tonga is one of the largest known wave-transported rocks in the ...
What is a tsunami – and what are the tell-tale signs?
Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea, and can also be triggered by large rock ...
How a Two-Story Boulder Ended Up on a 120-Foot-High Cliff
The rock called Maka Lahi is important in the mythology of the people of Tonga, and scientists have worked out part of its ...