Experts on High Alert as Multiple Volcanoes in ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ Suddenly Come to Life

• Experts on High Alert as Multiple Volcanoes in ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ Suddenly Come to Life
  by OSHEEN YADAV FOR DAILYMAIL.COM, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
  Several volcanoes in the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ have shown increased activity recently, prompting close monitoring by experts for potential eruptions. Also called the Circum-Pacific Belt, it is a 25,000-mile chain of volcanoes and earthquake zones from South America to Alaska, across Japan, and down to New Zealand. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has found four volcanoes, all in the US, which are rumbling, including the Great Sitkin Volcano in Alaska that has been steadily erupting lava into its summit crater for nearly four years.
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  In Hawaii, Kilauea has paused its lava fountains but continues to build pressure. Scientists anticipate a new eruptive phase between July 17 and 20. Although lava fountains have ceased, sulfur dioxide emissions remain elevated, measured between 1,200 and 1,500 tons per day, indicating ongoing volcanic activity. Mount Rainier in Washington experienced its largest recorded earthquake swarm in early July, with 334 quakes detected over two days starting July 8, raising vigilance among volcanologists. Offshore Oregon, the underwater Axial Seamount is under close observation, with researchers forecasting an eruption possibly occurring in 2025.
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