
Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again

Science and reality
Over the past few weeks, the media has made some outlandish claims about the chances of a massive Yellowstone eruption.
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Trying to figure out where the volcanic action in 2016 will be is pretty tricky. I take a stab at some guesses.
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You hear the terms all the time, but what is meant by an active, dormant or extinct volcano?
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Whenever a volcano acts up, earthquakes are one of the first signs. Why do earthquakes happen under volcanoes anyway?
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