Could volcanoes erupt in California?

The Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley isn't nearly as dormant as experts long believed — meaning it might just be "ripe for an eruption"

It may not look threatening, but Death Valley's Ubehebe Crater could become volcanically active again, giving off a potentially spectacularly dangerous explosion.
(Image credit: CC BY: Clinton Steeds)

Bad news, Californians. A long-dormant volcano in Death Valley National Park might be due for an eruption far sooner than originally anticipated, according to researchers from Columbia University. Is the Golden State really in danger of blowing its lid? Here's what you should know:

Which volcano is it?

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