The Yellowstone supervolcano has been the focus of news stories, conversation, and speculation, as according to several experts, it’s overdue for the next mega-eruption.
The big question then is, when will Yellowstone erupt?
Unfortunately, geologists and volcanologists are not yet able to pinpoint exactly when the volcano will erupt, but a new study has provided a technique for measuring how quickly magma is building up beneath of the supervolcano.
The study was conducted by researchers from Washington State University and helps provide a better foundation for understanding the inner workings of one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes. Read more.