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When Yellowstone Explodes.

Authors :
Achenbach, Joel
Source :
National Geographic. Aug2009, Vol. 216 Issue 2, p56-69. 13p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

This article discusses the geology of Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, which is located in a basin formed as the crater, or caldera, of a supervolcano. The geysers of Yellowstone such as Sawmill and Old Faithful are powered by hydrothermal activity that is a remnant of volcanic activity in the region. Research by geologists including Francis Boyd and Bob Christiansen into the possibility that this supervolcano is still active is considered.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00279358
Volume :
216
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Geographic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
43179204