Yellowstone Magma ‘Cap’ Helps Prevent Eruptions
Scientists have discovered a giant magma “cap” at Yellowstone National Park, which helps prevent volcanic eruptions. Using a 53,000-pound truck to send seismic waves into the ground, researchers pinpointed the depth of the magma reservoir for the first time. The top of the reservoir is located about 2 miles beneath the surface. A supercritical fluid … Read more