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The source of Yellowstone's heat

The source of Yellowstone's heat

Yellowstone is a geological wonderland, home to geysers, hot springs, and stunning landscapes, and subject to dynamic forces that result in near...

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Maintaining deformation stations in Yellowstone is a 4-season job!

Maintaining deformation stations in Yellowstone is a 4-season job!

Readers of this column will recall that the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) is actually a consortium of agencies that work together to monitor...

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Exploring the depths of Yellowstone Lake

Exploring the depths of Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone Lake is huge. It is the largest high-altitude (above 2130 m, or 7000 ft) freshwater lake in North America, covering about 341 square...

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Partners in geologic hazards—YVO and the Wyoming State Geological Survey

Partners in geologic hazards—YVO and the Wyoming State Geological Survey

By now, readers of Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles know that the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) is a consortium of 8 different agencies.

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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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