Iran's Taftan Volcano Shows Signs of Awakening After 700,000 Years of Dormancy: New Research Raises Concerns

Nov 05, 2025 07:16 pm CST

New research reveals that Iran's Taftan volcano, previously thought extinct for 700,000 years, is showing significant signs of activity with a 3.5-inch ground elevation near its summit over ten months. Scientists now classify it as dormant rather than extinct and call for urgent monitoring systems to assess potential risks to nearby populations in the southeastern region.