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We’ve known for some time that the Yellowstone supervolcano will eventually erupt. Now we have a good understanding of where. Why the northeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park is the most likely place for an eruption, from @LiveScience.

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We finally know where the Yellowstone volcano will erupt next

A detailed look at Yellowstone's magma storage system finds that only one region is likely to host liquid magma in the long term.

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Jan 10, 2025 at 8:32pmWeb
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Based upon the hotspot track, this is logical.

But, it will not erupt for some time because there is no building magma chamber there yet. It is quiet.

Speaking of the hotspot track, this is timely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ps_W_MdbOQ

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