For decades, the colossal Taftan volcano of eastern Iran appeared a lifeless piece of history. It towered nearly 13,000 feet above the desert landscape, standing proud and still. But in 2023, something remarkable did happen—its summit started rising. Over a span of ten months, satellite imagery showed the summit had risen some 3.5 inches, and it hasn’t returned since. Scientists …
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