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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The western United States is home to 20 potentially active volcanoes. Just over half of these have shown activity in the past 2000 years.
The volcanoes of the western United States, especially those in the Cascades, are the result of subduction of oceanic plates beneath the edge of the North American Plate. The oceanic plates are made at [...]
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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 [...]
Under the current U.S. Geological Survey Alert Level Terminology, Mount St. Helens volcano status is at “watch” level. There are four levels in the system: Normal, Advisory, Watch, and Warning.
Here is the most current update from the USGS:
U.S. Geological Survey, Vancouver, Washington
University of Washington, Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, Seattle, Washington
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 08:46 [...]
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