The 40,000-Mile Volcano

1/14/2016

This article discusses the discovery of an underwater volcano on the midocean ridge system, known as the Axial Seamount. Scientists have been monitoring the volcano since its eruption in 2015, using remotely operated vehicles and seafloor observatories. The article explains that midocean ridges are the boundaries where tectonic plates spread apart, creating new oceanic crust and releasing magma. The eruption of the Axial Seamount provided scientists with valuable data on the volcanic activity and dynamics of midocean ridges. The article also highlights the importance of studying these underwater volcanoes to better understand the Earth's geological processes.

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