The most popular posts to this blog are those concerning the potential eruption of the Yellowstone Super Volcano. Continuous activity of this massive caldera fascinates and causes concern for many. An eruption of the large, caldera forming size has happened at least three times in the past (see When Will Yellowstone Erupt?). This type of eruption, [...]
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Yellowstone National Park sits upon a giant caldera of a super volcano. Scientists have determined that it has erupted 3 times in the past.
The U.S. Geological Survey has released the following FAQ list concerning the prediction of the next eruption.
Is it true that the next caldera-forming eruption of Yellowstone is overdue?
No. First of all, one [...]
Located in southeastern Utah, Zion National Park was dedicated in 1919 making it the oldest national park in the state. Zion, in ancient Hebrew, means place of refuge or sanctuary. It is home to unique geographic regions that harbor over 280 different species of plants and animals. Included in the list are bats, mountain lions, [...]
The giants of northwestern California are non other than the coast redwood. These amazing trees are an impressive sight to behold.
The native range of coast redwood is from the northern California coast north to the southern Oregon coast. The tree is closely related to the Giant Sequoia of central California. Coast Redwoods are the tallest [...]
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Yellowstone National Park, located in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, was the first national park established in the U.S. Yellowstone is unique in that it is home to a massive volcano. In fact, the geysers and hot springs that predominate the area are clear indications of the “active” nature of this region. Visiting Yellowstone is a [...]
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