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Yellowstone, magma cap and volcanic eruption

A 'magma cap' discovered underneath Yellowstone could be moderating its volcanic potential

A new study shows a volcanic eruption of Yellowstone may be even less likely than we thought: Scientists have discovered a magma cap that may play a role in relieving volcanic pressure underground.

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Scientists discover underground, eruption-stopping magma cap beneath Yellowstone National Park

Scientists at Yellowstone National Park have uncovered a large, underground magma cap that is likely crucial to containing one of Earth's largest volcanic systems. Hidden 2.4 miles (3.8km) beneath Yellowstone's northeast caldera, the cap acts as a lid for the intense heat and pressure below it, which could otherwise cause large-scale eruptions.

Yahoo · 11h

Yellowstone's Hidden Magma Cap Shows Supervolcano's Eruption Won't Happen Soon

A recent study discovered the exact location of the Yellowstone supervolcano's magma cap -- and hints at when it may erupt.

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UW and USGS Science Team Discover Temporal Relationship Between Basaltic Volcanism and Yellowstone’s Rhyolitic Eruptions

Kenneth Sims and other research scientists recently discovered that mafic volcanism of Henrys Fork Caldera -- located in ...

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Inside the Yellowstone supervolcano eruption that would 'instantly' kill 90,000 people

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Global supervolcano threat rises as scientists sound the alarm

Volcanoes have stirred human awe for thousands of years, with their bursts of fire and rivers of molten rock. Yet, beyond the ...

Daily Mail9d

Is Yellowstone's supervolcano on the brink of erupting? Concerning study reveals just how close the enormous magma reserve is to the surface

However, the team do not consider an eruption to be imminent. One of the most famous volcanos on Earth, Yellowstone is located beneath a national park spanning three states – Idaho ...

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