A recent study discovered the exact location of the Yellowstone supervolcano's magma cap -- and hints at when it may erupt.

Yellowstone's supervolcano appears to have a magma cap that vents pressure and reduces the chances of a massive eruption ...

Kenneth Sims and other research scientists recently discovered that mafic volcanism of Henrys Fork Caldera -- located in ...

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Cole Messa and Ken Sims, from the ...

The magma cap is critical for preventing eruptions at Yellowstone ... researchers discovered that Yellowstone's supervolcano has substantially more magma reservoir under the caldera than ...

Scientists have discovered a giant 'magma cap' under Yellowstone National Park. The cap is likely playing a critical role in ...

Most Powerful: Toba and Yellowstone are tied for their ability to produce global effects. Most Likely to Erupt: Aira Caldera (due to Sakurajima’s activity) and Taupō Volcanic Zone. Most ...

researchers discovered that Yellowstone's supervolcano has substantially more magma reservoir under the caldera than previously thought. The lava is also flowing at shallow depths that fueled prior ...

Yellowstone Caldera, the volcanic complex underneath Yellowstone National Park, is held at bay from eruption by a cap 3.8 ...

Geoscientists have discovered a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park that is likely playing a critical role in preventing a massive eruption in one of the largest active volcanic systems in the ...