Nearly a mile deep, the Pacific Ocean volcano known as Axial Seamount is drawing increasing scrutiny from scientists who only ...

Located about 300 miles west of Astoria ... the explosive eruptions often associated with volcanoes, Axial is a shield volcano similar to those found in Hawaii or Iceland. When it erupts, it ...

Situated along the Juan de Fuca Ridge, a chain of undersea volcanoes extending between Oregon and Alaska, Axial Seamount is a young shield volcano - a broader volcano with a low profile.

The volcano is thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface, so it poses no danger to people. But under all that water, a ...

A volcano in the Pacific Northwest is showing signs of activity with an eruption imminent. The Axial Seamount is a mile-wide ...

Shield Volcanoes are large, broad volcanoes with gentle slopes. They are formed by lava that flows easily and spreads out over a wide area, creating a shield-like shape. Supervolcanoes and their ...

apart and are located just north of the city of Goma, which is home to more than 1 million people. Nyamuragira is a dome-shaped shield volcano that stands up to 10,033 feet (3,058 meters ...

Using advanced technology that analyzes tiny gas bubbles trapped in crystals, a team of scientists led by Cornell University ...

The Axial Seamount is located 300 miles off of the coast of Oregon. Researchers say it’s following patterns shown before its last eruption.

They often erupt explosively and are known for their steep sides and symmetrical shape. Shield Volcanoes are large, broad volcanoes with gentle slopes. They are formed by lava that flows easily ...