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Posted on July 22, 2016

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

Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again
Not all caldera are made the same, but we got to watch one type form during the 2014-15 Holuhraun eruption in Iceland. The post Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 29, 2016

The Controversial Science Behind The Yellowstone Grizzly Losing ESA Protection

The Controversial Science Behind The Yellowstone Grizzly Losing ESA Protection
The US Fish and Wildlife Service wants to remove federal protections for grizzly bears, but some scientists and environmentalists say it's too soon. The post The Controversial Science Behind The Yellowstone Grizzly Losing ESA Protection appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on January 11, 2016

Chill. Yellowstone’s Volcano Isn’t About to Destroy Us All

Chill. Yellowstone’s Volcano Isn’t About to Destroy Us All

Over the past few weeks, the media has made some outlandish claims about the chances of a massive Yellowstone eruption.

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Posted on January 5, 2016

Keep an Eye Out for These Volcanoes in 2016

Keep an Eye Out for These Volcanoes in 2016

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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Posted on August 19, 2015

How We Tell if a Volcano Is Active, Dormant, or Extinct

How We Tell if a Volcano Is Active, Dormant, or Extinct

You hear the terms all the time, but what is meant by an active, dormant or extinct volcano?

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Posted on August 12, 2015

What’s Up With the Quakes Before a Volcano Erupts?

What’s Up With the Quakes Before a Volcano Erupts?

Whenever a volcano acts up, earthquakes are one of the first signs. Why do earthquakes happen under volcanoes anyway?

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