The last super-eruption at Yellowstone volcano, which occurred 631,000 years ago, was not one huge explosion. Instead, new research suggests it was a series of eruptions or multiple vents spewing ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. During a field trip to the Lava Creek Tuff near Shell, Wyoming, scientists discovered evidence of ...

The last supereruption at Yellowstone volcano was preceded by multiple explosions taking place over the course of decades, scientists have discovered. The Lava Creek Tuff eruption took place 631,000 ...

Wyoming is home to massive natural formations, as any visitor to the Grand Teton National Park can attest, but those formations also hide secrets. Beneath layers of ancient ash, evidence of two ...

Fort Rock is a striking ancient volcano surrounded by meandering trails that offer views of of its unusual features and the surrounding vistas. The hike is short and easy, about a mile long.

Scientists in China have used ground heat exchangers based on volcanic tuff stones to improve storage capabilities and efficiency of photovoltaic-thermal systems. Their experiments showed that the ...

A supervolcanic eruption thought to have driven humanity extinct may not have endangered the species after all, a new investigation suggests. Supervolcanoes are capable of eruptions dwarfing anything ...

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