Axial Seamount Inflates with 200 Quakes Ahead of 2026 Eruption

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"300 miles off Oregon's coast, an underwater giant stirs. Axial Seamount volcano shows signs of waking up after 8 years of silence."

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"What happens when a volcano erupts underwater? Scientists recorded 10,000 earthquakes in just 24 hours during its last blast!"

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"This massive volcano sits nearly a mile deep, yet its last eruption created lava flows as thick as 400 feet - that's two-thirds of Seattle's Space Needle!"

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"Daily earthquake count: 200. But here's the weird part - previous eruptions always happened between January and April. Scientists think the moon might be behind this pattern."

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"Worried about tsunami risks? Don't be. This deep-sea giant is so far underwater, boats right above it wouldn't even notice an eruption."

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"Meet the volcano's tiny neighbors: Strange deep-sea creatures live in hot springs around the volcano, surviving in extreme conditions most life can't handle."

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"When lava destroys their homes, these tough creatures return within 3 months. Nature's ultimate survival story plays out in the dark ocean depths."

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"Scientists watch this volcano 24/7 using underwater cables longer than 660 miles, sending data from the ocean floor straight to their labs."

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"Coming soon: First-ever livestream of an underwater volcano eruption. Scientists will broadcast this rare event as it happens."

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"Why does this matter? This volcano teaches scientists how to predict eruptions both underwater and on land, making us better prepared for future volcanic activity."

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