SEATTLE — An underwater volcano in the Pacific Northwest shows signs it may erupt for the first time in years. "It's one of the coolest things that happens on our planet," said Debbie Kelley. "This is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve never heard of the Axial Seamount, you’d be forgiven. But the underwater volcano has made national news recently after ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A recent earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier in Washington state, along with increased volcanic activity in Alaska, Oregon, and ...

Washington state may not have to worry about hurricanes, but it is volcano country. The United States has 161 active volcanoes – all in the western U.S. – but only 18 are classified as a "very high ...

Scientists are deploying monitors at the volcanic Mount Adams in Washington State, after a spike in seismic activity. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said Mount Adams typically experiences an ...

If you’ve never heard of the Axial Seamount, you’d be forgiven. But the underwater volcano has made national news recently after research suggested it is likely nearing its first eruption in 10 years.

Axial Seamount shows inflation and quakes, signaling a likely eruption soon. Researchers use quake patterns and magma buildup to forecast eruption timing. Eruption poses minimal risk to land but ...