volcanoes

Two men monitor a wall of video screens showing underwater instruments

An underwater volcano is predicted to erupt off the Oregon coast in 2025. It could offer insights about land-based volcanoes

Karen Richards

An Oregon State University scientist has predicted a volcanic eruption in 2025. But at about one mile under the ocean, the volcano isn’t considered a threat.

A remotely-operated sub is suspended from the deck of a ship. Several people are watching from the deck.

Science & Technology

Deep-sea volcano off the Oregon Coast helps scientists forecast eruptions

Jes Burns

Northwest scientists are going to great distances – and great depths – hoping to help us understand our volcanic risk closer to home.

Environment

All Ears On Deck! A Gallery Of Noises From The Ocean Deep

Brian Bull

We’re all about sound here at KLCC. And so is the Ocean Acoustics Program at NOAA’s facility in Newport. Its program manager, Bob Dziak and his team of…

Education

University of Oregon's Volcanology Department Gets $10 Million Donation

The study of volcanology at the University of Oregon got a $10 million gift on Monday.The donation will allow the department to focus on studying active…

Environment

Volcanic Eruptions Could Be More Rare Than You Think

Right before a volcano erupts, molten rock, known as magma, is moving around underneath the surface. New research suggests this liquid magma is very rare.…