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Listening for hydrothermal activity (and more!) in Yellowstone

Continuous infrasound (low-frequency acoustic energy) monitoring is now established in Yellowstone.  And the method is detecting activity that goes...

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A new view of Biscuit Basin (literally!)

YVO is pleased to announce the availability of a new static webcam that provides a current view of Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin—site of a...

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Yellowstone’s thermal areas, by the numbers

Yellowstone National Park contains the world’s largest concentration of geothermal features.  In fact, this is the primary reason it was set aside as...

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Rock, Glass, and Flowbands: Yellowstone’s Rhyolite Anatomy

The Yellowstone Plateau Volcanic Field has some of the largest rhyolite lava flows on Earth. Have you ever wondered what these flows look like in...

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Anticipating where future thermal areas may develop in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone contains about 120 thermal areas that collectively are home to more than 10,000 thermal features, like hot springs and geysers. The exact...

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Using custom earthquakes to define the top of Yellowstone’s magma reservoir

New research used artificial earthquakes generated by a truck with a vibrating hydraulic plate to better understand the depth and characteristics of...

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Thinking outside the caldera: Understanding basaltic eruptions at Yellowstone

Yellowstone is most famous for huge explosive eruptions that create large calderas. Outside Yellowstone Caldera, however, there have been numerous...

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Even small lakes can tell big earthquake stories in the Yellowstone region

Understanding the earthquake history of a region is key to estimating seismic hazard.  To help with this task, Geologists look for clues about...

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At Yellowstone’s edge: The Beartooth Mountains and the Stillwater Complex

Yellowstone volcanism has produced some of the youngest rocks in North America. This same region also features some of the most ancient rocks in North...

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Spectacular waterfalls are an often-hidden gem of Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is famous for its volcanic landscapes, erupting geysers, colorful hot springs, and abundant and diverse wildlife. The park...

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Ash plume heights, hazards, and ashfall projections, oh my! What do volcanologists learn from ashfall maps?

How do volcanologists determine the height of eruptive plumes from Yellowstone’s past explosive eruptions? Ironically, you have to dig into the ground...

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Yellowstone: Where there’s always something new!

Geologically speaking, things are always changing at Yellowstone—especially in the hydrothermal areas. It’s simply the nature of the complex...

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