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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on May 02, 2012, 07:42

Title: Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions More Frequent Than Thought?
Post by: sam on May 02, 2012, 07:42
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The Yellowstone supervolcano—which underlies much of the national park and beyond—may erupt more frequently than thought, a new study says.

If so, those "super eruptions" may be slightly less super than suspected—but still strong enough to destroy all of Yellowstone and more, researchers say.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/05/120501-yellowstone-supervolcano-eruption-science-ellis/
Title: Re: Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions More Frequent Than Thought?
Post by: Clive on May 02, 2012, 11:04
And contributing to global warming.   :D
Title: Re: Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions More Frequent Than Thought?
Post by: daveeb on May 02, 2012, 12:46
it's the "and more" bit that worries me  :woot:
Title: Re: Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions More Frequent Than Thought?
Post by: sam on May 02, 2012, 14:45
And contributing to global warming.   :D

not as much as your Jag. :p
Title: Re: Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions More Frequent Than Thought?
Post by: Clive on May 02, 2012, 17:12
 :aarrgh:
Title: Re: Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions More Frequent Than Thought?
Post by: Simon on May 02, 2012, 17:25
:)x