Discovery of ancient super-eruptions indicates the Yellowstone hotspot may be waning

Researchers report two newly identified super-eruptions associated with the Yellowstone hotspot track, including what they believe was the volcanic province’s largest and most cataclysmic event. The results indicate the hotspot, which today fuels the famous geysers, mudpots, and fumaroles in Yellowstone National Park, may be waning in intensity.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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