'Antarctica's Secret: Are 138 Dormant Volcanoes a Danger Waiting to Erupt?'

There are a large number of volcanoes beneath Antarctica. Researchers have identified at least 138 dormant volcanoes under the Antarctic ice sheet, primarily in West Antarctica, making it one of the largest volcanic regions on Earth. Most of these volcanoes are dormant, meaning they haven’t erupted in a long time but could potentially become active.

However, whether they could "become active at any moment" is uncertain. Volcanic activity in Antarctica is generally low, partly due to the thick ice sheet that covers the region, which can act as a suppressant. If an eruption were to occur, it might not breach the surface of the ice but could still affect the stability of the ice sheet by melting it from below. This could contribute to faster ice flow into the ocean, which would have implications for sea-level rise. Scientists monitor the area, but there's no immediate indication that these volcanoes are close to erupting soon.