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Newly-mapped Yellowstone volcano chamber could fill Grand Canyon 11 times

Magma carta: Newly-mapped Yellowstone volcano chamber could fill Grand Canyon 11 times The scary Yellowstone National Park super-volcano continues to dazzle: scientists have mapped a second magma reservoir that could fill the Grand Canyon 11 times over, giving themselves a clearer picture than ever of what awaits us if the lid blows. Yellowstone National Park in the US draws thousands each year to marvel at the natural hot springs and debate what lies underneath. Even today science has very little idea of how the underground super-volcano connects to the Earth’s mantle below, drawing energy. For years people have feared what… View Article