A huge volcano at the bottom of the sea near the US’ northwestern coast is predicted to erupt this year. Named Axial Seamount, it’s more than a mile wide and stands 3,600 feet (1,100 metres) from the seafloor.

Frequent earthquakes 300 miles off the coast of Oregon signal escalation for the underwater volcano named Axial Seamount.

Axial Seamount, one of the most active volcanoes in the Pacific, is showing clear signs of an impending eruption.

The underwater volcano Axial Seamount is on the brink of eruption. Scientists warn that the eruption is inevitable. The underwater volcano Axial Seamount is located about 480 kilometres off the coast of Oregon.

The underwater volcano Axial Seamount is on the brink of eruption, and scientists warn that this event is inevitable. Located 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, Axial Seamount is showing signs of an impending eruption,