A new study challenges the long-standing theory that Yellowstone’s volcanic activity is powered by a deep mantle plume, finding instead that tectonic forces in Earth’s crust drive its magma system.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yellowstone's famous supervolcano is likely being fueled in a completely different way from what many scientists assumed. New ...
They also suggest that Yellowstone's underground plumbing could be more closely tied to long-term tectonic forces than previously assumed.Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now!
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