Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
Find U.S. Volcano
Current Updates and Notifications
Yellowstone
The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) is a consortium of nine state and federal agencies who provide timely monitoring and hazard assessment of volcanic, hydrothermal, and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone Plateau region. The USGS arm of YVO is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on volcanic activity in the intermountain west U.S. states.
Young Volcanoes in AZ, CO, MT, NM, UT and WY
High Threat Potential 1
Yellowstone
Moderate Threat Potential 1
Black Rock Desert Volcanic Field
Dotsero Volcanic Center
San Francisco Volcanic Field
Valles Caldera
Low to Very Low Threat Potential 1
Carrizozo Lava Flow
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic Field
Red Hill-Quemado Volcanic Field
Uinkaret Volcanic Field
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field
1. View the threat rankings of US Volcanoes.
Yellowstone Monitoring Map
The monitoring map for Yellowstone has moved to the top of the volcano and volcano observatory home page.
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.
