Iran’s Mount Taftan volcano shows signs of activity after 710,000 years
An Iranian volcano, long considered extinct for 710,000 years, has begun to show signs of activity, rising by nine centimetres between July 2023 and May 2024, a partner of the TV BRICS network reported.
According to new research, Mount Taftan in southeastern Iran has risen and has not yet returned to its previous state. Scientists link this phenomenon to increased gas pressure beneath the surface, according to a report by IRNA.
Lead author and volcanologist Pablo Gonzalez has suggested changing Taftan’s classification from “extinct” to “dormant.” He noted that the gas pressure beneath the volcano will eventually be released, either through a major eruption or gradually over time.
The scientist emphasised that there are currently no signs of an imminent eruption, but the volcano requires close monitoring.
The Iranian Geophysical Society is currently verifying the findings. Representatives of the organisation noted that continuous seismic observation and modelling are necessary to fully study the volcano and assess potential risks to the region.
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