Tag Archives: geology

Researchers Use Supercomputer to Study Yellowstone Caldera

Researchers at the University of Oregon are using a supercomputer to decipher the mystery of the Yellowstone caldera.

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New Research Suggests Deeper Origin for Yellowstone Plume

New research suggests Yellowstone National Park’s thermal heat could come from deeper in the earth than previously supposed.

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New Research Sheds Light on Yellowstone Caldera Mechanics

Yellowstone caldera

New research on fossilized ash left over from Yellowstone’s last caldera eruption has changed the timeline for possible activity going ahead.

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Researchers Discover Heart of Old Faithful Geyser

Old Faithful

Researchers in Yellowstone National Park have discovered the heart of Old Faithful Geyser, the park’s most famous feature.

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4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles West Yellowstone, Gardiner

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Yellowstone National Park yesterday evening.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Electric Peak

It’s a marvelous sight, seeing Electric Peak crest on the horizon.

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Yellowstone Geophysicist To Present Old Faithful Findings In Jackson

Old Faithful

Geophysicist Robert “Bob” B. Smith will be presenting new findings on Old Faithful Geyser tonight in Jackson, WY.

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New Study Sheds Light On Volcanic Eruptions Around Yellowstone, Idaho

It’s common knowledge eruptions occurred in the Greater Yellowstone Region.

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One-Day Trip: North Yellowstone Geology

Geologically speaking, Yellowstone National Park is a confluence of immense forces: volcanism, hydrothermal, and seismic activity.

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Upper Terrace Drive Open To Vehicle Traffic Again

After a temporary closure, the Upper Terrace Drive in Mammoth Hot Springs is open once more to vehicle traffic.

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