"So, Axial's on the spreading ridge, but it's also over a hotspot ... not going to cause a tsunami because tsunamis are caused by a big, sudden movement of the sea floor," Chadwick said. "And, so, ...

Experts are facing the wrath of the unpredictability of volcanic eruptions in an active site showcasing developments for years.

It's fascinating and doesn't really pose a hazard.' Situated along the Juan de Fuca Ridge, a chain of undersea volcanoes extending between Oregon and Alaska, Axial Seamount is a young shield ...