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Scientists find 'breathing' magma cap inside Yellowstone supervolcano

Yellowstone's supervolcano appears to have a magma cap that vents pressure and reduces the chances of a massive eruption happening anytime soon.

USA Today · 5d

Scientists discover magma cap keeping lid on Yellowstone National Park's volcanoes

For many years, it has been known that one of the largest active volcanic systems in the world dwells beneath the surface of Yellowstone National Park, though its exact workings have remained ...

The Washington Post on MSN · 4d

Scientists made ‘tiny earthquakes’ to find where Yellowstone’s magma begins

For the first time, geoscientists detected the top of Yellowstone’s magma reservoir. It is active and dynamic, but not in danger of erupting, they found.

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University of Utah researcher explores long dormant Yellowstone volcano

Scientists have studied Yellowstone National Park's magmatic system for years, but a new view of the magma chamber shows the ...

Is Yellowstone Going To Erupt? New Research Reveals That the Volcano Is Venting

Researchers have identified a stable, gas-venting magma cap beneath Yellowstone, reducing eruption risk and advancing ...

National Parks Traveler13d

Even Small Lakes Can Tell Big Earthquake Stories In The Yellowstone Region

Understanding the earthquake history of a region is key to estimating seismic hazard. To help with this task, Geologists look ...

Science Daily12d

Inside Yellowstone's fiery heart: Researchers map volatile-rich cap, offering clues to future volcanic activity

Beneath the steaming geysers and bubbling mud pots of Yellowstone National Park lies one of the world's most closely watched volcanic systems. Now a team of geoscientists has uncovered new evidence ...

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