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Caldera Chronicles

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

Caldera Chronicles

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A tribute to an unsung hero of Yellowstone—Dave Drobeck (1960–2018)

A tribute to an unsung hero of Yellowstone—Dave Drobeck (1960–2018)

This week, Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles would like to acknowledge one of the unsung heroes of the long-term effort to monitor activity in the...

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Yellowstone National Park—specialists in monitoring and preserving hydrothermal features

Yellowstone National Park—specialists in monitoring and preserving hydrothermal features

In the early nineteenth century, European settlers began exploring the lands of northwestern Wyoming—lands that had been known to Native Americans for...

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Taking Yellowstone's Temperature…From Space!

Taking Yellowstone's Temperature…From Space!

A lot of heat is released from Earth's surface at Yellowstone. The evidence of this heat flow includes thermal features like hot springs, geysers, mud...

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Yellowstone's dynamic Norris Geyser Basin

Yellowstone's dynamic Norris Geyser Basin

Ever wonder what makes the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park so special? It turns out that the basin not only boasts the hottest...

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Yellowstone's current seismic swarm—what does it mean?

Yellowstone's current seismic swarm—what does it mean?

Over the past several days, an earthquake swarm has been ongoing at Yellowstone. Before you read any more, keep in mind that swarms like this account...

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A recent "hiccup" in deformation of the Norris Geyser Basin

A recent "hiccup" in deformation of the Norris Geyser Basin

If you've been paying attention to monitoring data from Yellowstone or reading the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) monthly updates, you might...

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Yellowstone is under strain—and it's something we can measure!

Yellowstone is under strain—and it's something we can measure!

We all know what it is like to experience strain. The pressures of everyday life can leave you feeling contorted and stretched. It turns out...

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Yellowstone gas emissions—an extreme chemistry playset!

Yellowstone gas emissions—an extreme chemistry playset!

If you've visited Yellowstone, you've probably noticed that some thermal areas have a distinctive smell. This is due to the gas that discharges from...

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A history of Yellowstone earthquakes

A history of Yellowstone earthquakes

The Yellowstone region is one of the most seismically active areas in the United States, experiencing around 1,500 – 2,500 located earthquakes per...

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How do we know about the calderas in Yellowstone?

How do we know about the calderas in Yellowstone?

Have you ever wondered how Yellowstone Caldera was discovered, and how it was recognized as being the result of a massive volcanic eruption? In fact...

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Just what is the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory?

Just what is the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory?

To most people, the idea of a volcano "observatory" conjures image of a building that looks out at an active volcano, staffed by scientists who keep...

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Yellowstone – the year 2017 in review

Yellowstone – the year 2017 in review

Welcome to the inaugural issue of "Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles," a new weekly column of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO). Each Monday on...

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