Magma cap discovered below the surface at Yellowstone
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Scientists discovered a magma cap almost 2.5 miles below the surface at Yellowstone National Park. Here’s what that means for the risk of another supervolcano eruption.
Breakdown
- Researchers from Rice University discovered a magma cap beneath Yellowstone. 8s
- The magma cap is located about two and a half miles below the surface. 13s
- The cap acts as a lid, trapping heat and pressure and allowing steady gas release. 22s
- This natural process lowers the risk of a volcanic eruption at Yellowstone. 43s
- Researchers used advanced equipment and conducted field surveys mostly at night. 44s