Scientists panicking as earthquakes strike near US volcano about to blow

A series of earthquakes has shaken Washington State’s most active volcano, raising concerns among scientists.

Mount Adams, located in the center of the state, stands at over 3,600 meters (12,000 feet) tall and is situated 88 km (55 miles) from Yakima.

The volcano has been classified as a "serious threat", as it has the potential to trigger mudflows and avalanches that could travel up to 80 km (50 miles), endangering thousands of residents in the surrounding areas.

Although Mount Adams has not erupted in nearly a thousand years, experts from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) warn that it will erupt again in the future.

However, predicting when that will happen remains impossible. Because of this, monitoring stations have been installed around the volcano to track seismic activity and detect any warning signs of an impending eruption.

(QG - Source: The Daily Mail / Picture: © Unsplash)