Volcano Updates | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBSep 1, 2024 · The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) provides long-term monitoring of volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. Yellowstone is the site of the largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world and the first National Park.
Is the Yellowstone supervolcano really 'due' for an eruption?
WEBJan 21, 2023 · While Yellowstone is relatively stable right now and has not displayed any unusual seismic activity lately, if it were to erupt, the consequences could be extreme.
What if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted? | HowStuffWorks
WEBSep 21, 2023 · A massive eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano would spread deadly ash for thousands of miles, killing plant life and affecting humans in its path. Humans who were in its path would surely die, but it would not mean the extinction of …
Surprise eruption sends dozens running for safety in Yellowstone …
WEBJul 24, 2024 · A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park has shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt an estimated 100 feet into the sky and sent people running for safety.
What would happen if a "supervolcano" eruption occurred again …
WEBThe most likely explosive event to occur at Yellowstone is actually a hydrothermal explosion (a rock hurling geyser eruption) or a lava flow . Hydrothermal explosions are very small; they occur in Yellowstone National Park every …
Newest Volcano Notice Including Yellowstone - USGS
WEBSep 1, 2024 · Summary. Since the hydrothermal explosion at Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin on July 23, a number of minor water eruptions have occurred from the pool. Yellowstone Caldera activity remains at background levels, with about 40 located earthquakes in August (maximum = M2.0).
Summary of Yellowstone Eruption History | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBNov 7, 2023 · Three extraordinarily large explosive eruptions in the past 2.1 million years each created a giant caldera within or west of Yellowstone National Park. During these eruptions, enormous volumes of hot, fragmented volcanic rocks spread outward as pyroclastic density currents over vast areas.
Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions Were Even More Explosive …
WEBMay 19, 2023 · The last super-eruption at Yellowstone volcano, which occurred 631,000 years ago, was not one huge explosion. Instead, new research suggests it was a series of eruptions or multiple vents spewing...
Yellowstone volcano super-eruptions appear to involve multiple ...
WEBMay 17, 2023 · The last super-eruption at Yellowstone volcano, which occurred 631,000 years ago, was not one huge explosion. Instead, new research suggests it was a series of eruptions or multiple vents...
Yellowstone Supervolcano May Rumble to Life Faster Than Thought
WEBOct 11, 2017 · About 630,000 years ago, a powerful eruption shook the region, spewing forth 240 cubic miles’ worth of rock and ash and creating the Yellowstone caldera, a volcanic depression 40 miles wide...