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USGS Supervolcano Research Reveals Yellowstone Eruptions Occur in Complex Multi-Pulse Sequences

New seismic imaging and geochemical analysis show that ancient continental supereruptions were punctuated by distinct pulses over decades rather than a single uninterrupted explosion.

By Dr. Rebecca Foster•Earth Science Editor
3h ago•5 min read
USGS Supervolcano Research Reveals Yellowstone Eruptions Occur in Complex Multi-Pulse Sequences
Newyorkerherald Photojournalism Syndicate / AP WireArchival Transmission • Verified Dispatch

New seismic imaging and geochemical analysis show that ancient continental supereruptions were punctuated by distinct pulses over decades rather than a single uninterrupted explosion.

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