New way to estimate how fast magma is building under Yellowstone
The Yellowstone supervolcano has been the focus of news stories, conversation, and speculation, as according to several experts, it’s overdue for the next mega-eruption.
The big question then is, when will Yellowstone erupt?
Unfortunately, geologists and volcanologists are not yet able to pinpoint exactly when the volcano will erupt, but a new study has provided a technique for measuring how quickly magma is building up beneath of the supervolcano.
The study was conducted by researchers from Washington State University and helps provide a better foundation for understanding the inner workings of one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes. Read more.