Volcano Updates | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Jan 2, 2026 · The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) provides long-term monitoring of volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. Yellowstone is the …
Yellowstone | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
The Yellowstone Plateau volcanic field developed through three volcanic cycles that span two-million years. Two of the eruptions are considered some of the world's largest volcanic events.
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory | U.S. Geological Survey
The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) is a consortium of nine state and federal agencies who provide timely monitoring and hazard assessment of volcanic, hydrothermal, and …
Summary of Yellowstone Eruption History | U.S. Geological Survey
Nov 7, 2023 · Hot spot volcanism is responsible for Yellowstone eruptions. Yellowstone's volcanism is the most recent in a 17 million-year history of volcanic activity that progressed …
FAQs & Facts | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Based upon these questions, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked with answers provided by geologists and geophysicists who monitor activity and conduct research at …
Newest Volcano Notice Including Yellowstone - USGS
Jan 2, 2026 · The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) provides long-term monitoring of volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. Yellowstone is the …
Is Yellowstone overdue for an eruption? When will Yellowstone …
The most recent volcanic activity at Yellowstone consisted of rhyolitic lava flows that erupted approximately 70,000 years ago. The largest of these flows formed the Pitchstone Plateau in …
Questions About Yellowstone Volcanic History - USGS.gov
Volcanic activity began in the Yellowstone National Park region a little before about 2 million years ago. Molten rock (magma) rising from deep within the Earth produced three cataclysmic …
So, when will the next eruption at Yellowstone happen?
Nov 4, 2024 · People visit Yellowstone National Park every year to observe its wildlife and vast array of hydrothermal features. One question that lurks in the back of many visitors’ minds as …
Geology and History of Yellowstone | U.S. Geological Survey
Nov 8, 2023 · Over the past 2.2 million years, the 17,000 km 2 (6,500 mi 2) Yellowstone Plateau has been shaped by explosive eruptions and profound collapse of the ground, enormously …