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700,000-Year-Old ‘Extinct' Volcano Could Be Awakening, Experts Warn

A typically quiet volcano in southeastern Iran has risen by about 3.5 inches, and it has not settled back down. This sudden change occurred between July 2023 and May 2024 at the Taftan volcano, a ...
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Scientists fear volcano that was ‘extinct’ for 700,000 years has woken up as gas pressure builds

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study published by the Geophysical Research Letters journal has found that the volcano’s summit has risen by 3.5in between ...
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This Portland Park is Actually an Extinct Volcano—and It’s Also The First Urban Quiet Park in the U.S.

Mount Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon, has 176 acres of silent, forested trails within city limits. Recognized as the first Urban Quiet Park in the U.S., it’s a peaceful escape where visitors can hike, ...
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After 700,000 years, Iran’s dormant Taftan volcano is starting to rise

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taftan Volcano Summit (3941m), Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. (CREDIT: Wikimedia / Safa Daneshvar / CC BY-SA 4.0) For ...
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List of India’s Active and Dormant Volcanoes: Check its Locations & Types

Volcanoes in India are a fascinating yet rare geological phenomenon. These natural formations result from the movement of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust. While some volcanoes in India remain ...
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Scientists fear volcano that was ‘extinct’ for 700,000 years has woken up as gas pressure builds

A volcano that lies close to the border between Iran and Pakistan may be nearing an eruption again for the first time in more than 700,000 years, a study has suggested. Scientists say that the Taftan ...