A huge volcano at the bottom of the sea near the US’ northwestern coast is predicted to erupt this year. Named Axial Seamount ...

Bill Chadwick, a geophysicist at Oregon State University ... These findings laid the groundwork for the detailed maps now being used to track the volcano’s current activity.

where the Cascade mountains in Oregon and Washington are dotted with active volcanoes within striking distance of major metro areas. The region also is at risk for a catastrophic Cascadia ...