Thursday, March 22, 2018

Yellowstone

An underwater 'fountain' of magma has been found beneath Yellowstone supervolcano, heightening fears that a major eruption is on the way. This image shows how so-called 'magma plumes' for under the Earth's crust

Underwater 'fountain' of magma is found beneath Yellowstone supervolcano sparking fears a deadly eruption is on the way

  • Experts found a column of hot volcanic ash beneath Yellowstone National Park 
  • This 'magma plume' could provide the heat that drives the park's surface activity
  • The Yellowstone supervolcano experienced a series a mini tremors last week
  • Recent volcanic activity at the park has raised fears the volcano is about to erupt
By Harry Pettit For Mailonline
Published: 12:45 EDT, 21 March 2018 | Updated: 18:44 EDT, 21 March 2018
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