Though the volcano’s magma chambers could hold enough material for a caldera-forming event, none of them are likely to erupt ...

Yellowstone caldera is one of the largest volcanic systems in the world. Past volcanic activity at the caldera has ranged from the output of lava flows to the explosion of large volumes of ash.

The Yellowstone supervolcano, located beneath Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, is one of the most powerful volcanic systems on Earth. Known for its catastrophic eruptions in the distant past, ...

The USGS emphasizes that Yellowstone’s current activity—including minor earthquakes and geothermal features—is consistent with its behaviour over the past 140 years. "Odds are very high that ...

Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot-tall volcano in Alaska has a 50-50 chance of erupting in the near future, according to the USGS, ...

Yellowstone's geothermal wonders hide an active volcanic system. Recent studies suggest the northeastern magma body could ...

Yellowstone Park is a popular destination for geology field trips. It’s easy to see why — the dynamic landscape contains a ...

Yellowstone National Park is a popular destination for geology field trips. It’s easy to see why—the dynamic landscape ...

The comprehensive description of Yellowstone volcanic activity starts from the three significant eruptions of the past 2.1 million years, with the last eruption occurring 640 thousand years ago. They ...

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Cathy Whitlock, Regents Professor ...