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A recent study discovered the exact location of the Yellowstone supervolcano's magma cap -- and hints at when it may erupt.
Yellowstone's supervolcano appears to have a magma cap that vents pressure and reduces the chances of a massive eruption ...
For decades, scientists knew magma was simmering beneath the earth at Yellowstone National Park. A team of researchers ...
Geoscientists have discovered a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park that is likely playing a critical role in preventing a ...
A new study shows a volcanic eruption of Yellowstone may be even less likely than we thought: Scientists have discovered a ...
Scientists discovered a magma cap almost 2.5 miles below the surface at Yellowstone National Park. Here’s what that means for the risk of another supervolcano eruption.
Scientists have discovered a giant 'magma cap' under Yellowstone National Park. The cap is likely playing a critical role in preventing a massive volcanic eruption.
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.
Scientists found that a "cap" of bubbles and magma stands between the magma reservoir underneath Yellowstone National Park ...
Geoscientists discovered a magma cap acting as a "lid" 2.4 miles beneath Yellowstone. This magma cap traps heat and pressure, but also allows gas to vent, reducing eruption risk. Seismic imaging ...
The magma cap is critical for preventing eruptions at Yellowstone. Geoscientists have discovered a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park that is likely playing a critical role in preventing a ...
Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Scientists discovered a magma cap under the surface of Yellowstone National Park The cap acts as a lid, making sure the pressure and heat below ...