Satellite data has indicated a swelling of Paekdu volcano in North Korea. The volcano increased by 18mm in the 6 years from 1992 to 1998. This indicates the volcano may not be completely dormant, and magma may be active under the mountain. More tests and observations will be needed to determine if the volcano is still inflating. The increase in height doesn't mean the mountain is seismically active. Paekdu volcano last erupted in 1702.
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