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Iran's Taftan volcano shows signs of possible eruption due to ground uplift, but lacks monitoring.
A volcano in eastern Iran near the Afghanistan border, Taftan, may be showing signs of renewed activity, according to a study in Geophysical Research Letters.
Scientists detected rapid ground uplift near its 13,000-foot summit between July 2023 and May 2024, with no link to rain or earthquakes.
Researchers believe the movement is likely due to rising hydrothermal pressure from changes in gas permeability and possible deep magma movement, raising concerns about a potential explosive eruption.
Although Taftan has no confirmed major eruptions in the past 700,000 years, uncertain activity may have occurred in 1902 and 1993.
The remote volcano lacks ground-based monitoring, relying solely on satellite data.
The study calls for improved monitoring across the 275-mile Makran subduction zone to better assess volcanic risks.
El volcán Taftan de Irán muestra signos de posible erupción debido al levantamiento del suelo, pero carece de monitoreo.