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The Yellowstone Caldera, sometimes referred to as the Yellowstone Supervolcano, is a volcanic caldera and supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park in the Western United States. The caldera and most of the park are located in the northwest corner of the state of Wyoming.
Jan 21, 2023 · Yellowstone's supervolcano last erupted 70,000 years ago. Will it erupt again anytime soon? A hydrothermal feature at Yellowstone National Park. (Image credit: zrfphoto via Getty Images)
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Jul 1, 2024 · The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) provides long-term monitoring of volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. Yellowstone is the site of the largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world and the first National Park.
May 30, 2024 · Yellowstone Caldera, enormous crater in the western-central portion of Yellowstone National Park, northwestern Wyoming, that was formed by a cataclysmic volcanic eruption some 640,000 years ago. It measures approximately 30 by 45 miles (50 by 70 km), covering a large area of the park.
Learn about the history, activity, and hazards of Yellowstone, one of the world's largest and most active volcanoes. Find maps, news, publications, and data from the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.
Aug 31, 2021 · Learn about the history and geology of the Yellowstone supervolcano, one of the world's most active and powerful volcanic systems. Explore how magma, hot spots, and calderas shaped the landscape and influenced the ecosystem of the park.
Learn about the supervolcano eruptions, hot spot and geothermal features of Yellowstone National Park. Watch videos by a USGS scientist who explains the volcanic history, current activity and future outlook of the Yellowstone area.
