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Yellowstone Sits on 'Supervolcano'

Underground volcanic material spans larger area than previously believed

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 14, 2011 3:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – The volcanic plume that powers Yellowstone’s geysers and hot springs may be bigger than we thought, and it could someday erupt—not for the first time. The “hotspot” unleashed three major blasts long ago, covering a huge portion of the continent with ash,...   Read full story »

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