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How do we know so much about Yellowstone deformation? Let's ask DZ!

How do we know so much about Yellowstone deformation? Let's ask DZ!

Today, we'll pay homage to one of the scientists that made these discoveries: Dr. Daniel Dzurisin, who retires at the end of this week after over 43...

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Science cowboys: The adventures of Yellowstone's early geologists

Science cowboys: The adventures of Yellowstone's early geologists

This preservation mandate made scientific research in YNP initially challenging to sort out—what is the balance between research and preservation, and...

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The diverse chemistry of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features

The diverse chemistry of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features

Investigations into the water chemistry of Yellowstone's geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and streams and rivers have been conducted by the U.S...

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The Yellowstone Hotspot and Columbia River Basalts

The Yellowstone Hotspot and Columbia River Basalts

The arrival of volcanoes in that area is geologically recent, however—volcanism associated with Yellowstone has migrated over 400 miles across...

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The early recognition of Yellowstone's volcanic character

The early recognition of Yellowstone's volcanic character

Looking back at early accounts of Yellowstone allows us to appreciate how our understanding has changed over time.

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Yellowstone's migrating bison manipulate springtime green-up

Yellowstone's migrating bison manipulate springtime green-up

On a typical June day in Yellowstone National Park, it’s not unusual to see hundreds of bison grazing in the Lamar Valley. The herds appear to...

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The 2017 YVO annual report—a new product of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory!

The 2017 YVO annual report—a new product of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory!

Last week, the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory 2017 Annual Report was published online.

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Why do we monitor carbon dioxide emissions in Yellowstone, and how?

Why do we monitor carbon dioxide emissions in Yellowstone, and how?

The carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the Yellowstone magmatic-hydrothermal system has a number of characteristics that make it an important gas to...

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What is an earthquake swarm?

What is an earthquake swarm?

Yellowstone, like many regions with hydrothermal activity, often exhibits earthquake swarms. But how do we define an earthquake swarm and distinguish...

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So many scientific sensors in Yellowstone! So… Where are they?

So many scientific sensors in Yellowstone! So… Where are they?

Yellowstone is one of the best instrumented volcanoes in the world. There are several dozen GPS stations, seismometers, temperature sensors, river...

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CalVO announces Dr. Andy Calvert as new Scientist-in-Charge

CalVO announces Dr. Andy Calvert as new Scientist-in-Charge

After 36 years with the USGS and 7 years as the Scientist-in-Charge of CalVO, Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Mangan will be stepping down from leading the...

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Talking about talking about Yellowstone (and geohazards)

Talking about talking about Yellowstone (and geohazards)

Three YVO scientist communicators joined up with a university social scientist and earthquake-science communicator to offer a short course on...

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