• Axial Seamount showing signs of approaching eruption as magma builds up off Oregon coast

    ByHarsh Vardhan

    Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off the Pacific Northwest coast, could erupt soon for the first time in a decade. Scientists at the University of Washington have detected a sharp increase in small undersea earthquakes and seafloor inflation — signs of magma buildup within the volcano. Despite the activity, experts say there is no threat to coastal communities. The site remains under constant observation through one of the world’s most advanced ocean monitoring systems.

  • Red Alert issued following eruption at Poás volcano, Costa Rica

    ByRishav Kothari

    A Red Alert was issued for Poás Volcano National Park in Costa Rica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after a series of eruptions produced ash plumes reaching up to 4 500 m (15 000 feet) above the crater. Ashfall was reported in several surrounding areas, prompting Orange Alerts in Grecia and Sarchí, and Yellow Alerts in Alajuela, Poás, Naranjo, Río Cuarto, and Zarcero due to increased volcanic hazards.

  • Volcanic Alert Level for White Island raised to 3, New Zealand

    ByTeo Blašković

    Volcanic ash has been increasingly detected in the steam and gas plume at White Island volcano, New Zealand, over the past few months, prompting authorities to raise the Volcanic Alert Level to 3 on April 17, 2025. Intermittent explosive activity observed during aerial monitoring supports the assessment of elevated volcanic unrest.