Yellowstone National Park is home to one of the Earth’s most fascinating geological wonders—a supervolcano. But where could it erupt next? Scientists finally have answers!
:volcano: Key Findings:
Future Hotspot: Research pinpoints the northeastern corner near Sour Creek Dome as the most likely site for future eruptions—but not for hundreds of thousands of years.
Magma Reservoirs: Four massive underground magma chambers exist, with only the northeast remaining active and hot enough for potential eruptions.
Cutting-Edge Techniques: Using magnetotellurics, scientists mapped Yellowstone’s magma with Earth’s magnetic field, revealing more magma here than during its last three super-eruptions combined.
Eruption Risk: Good news! Yellowstone’s magma is only filling 20% of underground pores, far below the 40% threshold needed for mobility.
:sunrise_over_mountains: What’s Next?
Yellowstone’s supervolcano isn’t erupting anytime soon, but it continues to be a window into the Earth’s incredible power. Let’s marvel at its beauty while staying curious about its mysteries.
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:volcano: Key Findings:
Future Hotspot: Research pinpoints the northeastern corner near Sour Creek Dome as the most likely site for future eruptions—but not for hundreds of thousands of years.
Magma Reservoirs: Four massive underground magma chambers exist, with only the northeast remaining active and hot enough for potential eruptions.
Cutting-Edge Techniques: Using magnetotellurics, scientists mapped Yellowstone’s magma with Earth’s magnetic field, revealing more magma here than during its last three super-eruptions combined.
Eruption Risk: Good news! Yellowstone’s magma is only filling 20% of underground pores, far below the 40% threshold needed for mobility.
:sunrise_over_mountains: What’s Next?
Yellowstone’s supervolcano isn’t erupting anytime soon, but it continues to be a window into the Earth’s incredible power. Let’s marvel at its beauty while staying curious about its mysteries.
Location: London
WooGlobe Ref : WGA961974
For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
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00:00Yellowstone, a land of breathtaking beauty
00:02and home to one of the most fascinating geological wonders on Earth.
00:06But where will this supervolcano erupt next?
00:10We finally have some answers.
00:12New research reveals that future eruptions are most likely to occur
00:16in the northeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park.
00:19But don't panic.
00:21These eruptions are predicted to happen hundreds of thousands of years from now.
00:25Scientists discovered four underground magma reservoirs beneath the park.
00:29Only the northeast, near the Sour Creek Dome,
00:32has deep mantle rocks keeping magma hot and liquid.
00:35The rest are cooling and solidifying.
00:38Using a groundbreaking technique called magnetotellurics,
00:41researchers mapped the hidden magma pockets using Earth's magnetic field.
00:46They found more magma here than during Yellowstone's last three supereruptions combined.
00:51So, is an eruption imminent?
00:53Not at all.
00:54The magma needs to fill over 40% of underground pores to even become mobile.
00:59Right now, it's at just 20%, far from eruption territory.
01:03Yellowstone's beauty and power continue to captivate us.
01:07And while we have more answers today,
01:09its next big act is still thousands of years in the making.
01:12Stay curious. Stay amazed.