Yellowstone Supervolcano's Potential Threat Misunderstood
Experts Seek to Clarify Risks Posed by Yellowstone Caldera
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Contrary to popular belief, supervolcanoes like Yellowstone pose real but commonly misunderstood risks, posing a threat that may rumble to life faster than previously thought.
The Yellowstone Caldera, a massive basin at the volcano's peak, is so vast that it is often mislabeled as a crater. A new study based on ancient ash analysis suggests that the Yellowstone Supervolcano may become active sooner than expected.
While the last major Yellowstone eruption transpired 631,000 years ago, it is crucial to dispel misconceptions about it being a single, colossal explosion. The eruption consisted of multiple phases, demonstrating the complex nature of such volcanic events.
Experts emphasize the need for ongoing monitoring of supervolcanoes worldwide, particularly Campi Flegrei near Naples, Italy, which has shown signs of recent activity.
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