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Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for what powers Yellowstone and other supervolcanoes, suggesting a broad “mantle wind” may push hot rock beneath Yellowstone, generating magma closer to the surface.
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Yellowstone
Who
Scientists
What
Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for what powers Yellowstone and other supervolcanoes, suggesting a broad “mantle wind” may push hot rock beneath Yellowstone, generating magma closer to the surface.
When
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:38:50 GMT · 9h 1m ago
Where
Yellowstone ·
Why
This process helps create a massive underground magma network and may explain how supervolcanoes remain active for long periods.
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How this affects you
This discovery offers a new understanding of the geological processes powering supervolcanoes, potentially impacting future geological modeling and hazard assessments.
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