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Utah Geological Survey

The Yellowstone Volcano: Past, Present and Future Monitoring the sleeping giant beneath Yellowstone National Park

Lecture from the U.S. Geological Survey
by Jake Lowenstern, Scientist-in-Charge, Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

  • What’s all the buzz about — is the Yellowstone area really dangerous?
  • Learn about Yellowstone’s amazing geological history
  • What’s happening now with earthquakes, hot springs, and steam explosions?
  • Hear how scientists monitor Yellowstone and other volcanoes to forecast future eruptions

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The presentation starts at about 5:30, so jump ahead if you please!

Utah Geological Survey

Study: Yellowstone magma chamber more than 2 and a-half times larger than estimated

The hot molten rock beneath Yellowstone National Park is 2 ½ times larger than previously estimated, meaning the park’s supervolcano has the potential to erupt with a force about 2,000 times the size of Mount St. Helens, according to a new study.

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