Axial Seamount, in the Pacific, is experiencing strong seismic activity and scientists fear an eruption
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An increase in seismic activity at Axial Seamount, a massive volcano located underwater in the Pacific, has raised alarms within the scientific community.
The volcano is constantly monitored by specialists, who warn about the possibility of an eruption in the coming months.
El volcán es monitoreado de forma constante por especialistas
Where is Axial Seamount located?
Axial Seamount is located in the Pacific Ocean, off the western coast of the United States. Its location makes it a key site for studying underwater volcanic activity and its impact on marine life.
Why is its activity concerning
Underwater volcanic eruptions can trigger intense earthquakes and even tsunamis. In June, there was a spike of more than 2,000 tremors in a single day. Currently, the average is around 100 per day.
Geophysicist William Chadwick explained that "the activity rises and falls constantly" and that, for now, there are no clear signs that the eruption is imminent.
Las erupciones volcánicas submarinas pueden provocar sismos intensos e incluso tsunamis
Axial Seamount's background
The volcano has already experienced eruptions in 1998, 2011, and 2015. Experts believe that the next one could be the strongest so far, although its direct impact on human populations would be limited due to its distance from the coast.
Deborah Kelley, professor of Oceanography at the University of Washington, recalled that in 2011 lava flows devastated entire areas. She nevertheless highlighted the rapid recovery capacity of marine ecosystems.
El volcán ya registró erupciones en 1998, 2011 y 2015
A volcano in constant activity
Axial Seamount is unique because it remains active almost all the time. According to Chadwick, this behavior sets it apart from other volcanoes that remain inactive for decades.
Constant monitoring aims to anticipate its next movements and minimize risks to marine fauna and, indirectly, to coastal populations.
