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 ...

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

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.

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

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.

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 ...

Despite its remote location, the volcano's eruptions are closely monitored due to their potential to provide insights into geological and biological processes. Deborah Kelley, director of the ...