A volcanic eruption at Yellowstone is unlikely anytime soon, but evidence is growing that a violent hydrothermal, or steam, explosion is possible.
Temperatures in the hot springs can reach boiling pointYellowstone National Park is one of the most breathtaking areas of ...
One of the world’s largest magma chambers can be found beneath Yellowstone, meaning the water at the surface of its hot ...
This story appears in the August 2009 issue of National Geographic magazine. Update: Our new Yellowstone National Park stories may surprise you with pictures of Yellowstone's remarkable animals.
This animation shows the volcanic plumbing system of the Yellowstone supervolcano, including a newfound magma reservoir (red) about 28 miles below the surface. The green lines represent the ...
Have you ever wondered if Yellowstone’s hydrothermal system is affected by the amount of precipitation or the annual ...
Get off the beaten track and head to this quieter national park in California, full of incredible geothermal wonders, ...
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week’s contribution is from Mark Stelten, research ...
Five decades ago, they spent their summers working at Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful Inn. The experience transformed them — and bonded them for life. Ginny Valenze has been to Yellowstone ...