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Giant magma chamber found under Yellowstone volcano.

Source :
New Scientist. 5/2/2015, Vol. 226 Issue 3019, p17-17. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of a magma chamber underneath the Yellowstone supervolcano. Emphasis is given to topics such as the capacity of the chamber, failure to locate the chamber due to distortion of seismic waves used to visualize deep areas, and the discharge of carbon dioxide from the volcanic system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
226
Issue :
3019
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
102396526
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(15)30243-8