Iran’s Taftan volcano, dormant for 710,000 years, shows first signs of reawakening A long-dormant volcano in Iran is showing new signs of activity. Satellite data reveals the ground near its summit is swelling from internal pressure. The volcano is now considered dormant, not extinct, requiring updated risk assessments. Local reports confirm increased gas emissions and sulfur smells from the peak. Experts urge authorities to establish monitoring for this newly recognized hazard. A volcano in Iran believed to have been extinct for more than 700,000 years is showing the first subtle but significant signs of reawakening, challenging long-held assumptions about its slumber and serving…

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