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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Croft

Massive volcano being formed off of West Coast thanks to hundreds of underwater earthquakes every day

Axial Seamount is one of the most observed underwater volcanoes in the world - (Getty Images)

A “fascinating” eruption is approaching as a sleeping giant underwater volcano stirs with seismic activity near America’s west coast.

The seismic activity of Axial Seamount, a submerged volcano roughly 300 miles off the coast of Oregon and more than one mile beneath the sea’s surface, has been increasing with hundreds of small earthquakes taking place every day.

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