Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

New Study Reveals Yellowstone's Eruption Risk is Low

8/26/2025

24 5

Summary

Story summary

Researchers have discovered a molten rock layer, approximately 2.4 miles deep, acting as a 'lid' over the Yellowstone supervolcano.
This layer contains gas bubbles and has prevented eruptions for centuries.
The study, published in Nature, overcame challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to analyze seismic data.
Findings indicate that Yellowstone is safely venting gas, which lowers the risk of eruptions.

1 of 1

Story summary

Researchers have discovered a molten rock layer, approximately 2.4 miles deep, acting as a 'lid' over the Yellowstone supervolcano.
This layer contains gas bubbles and has prevented eruptions for centuries.
The study, published in Nature, overcame challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to analyze seismic data.
Findings indicate that Yellowstone is safely venting gas, which lowers the risk of eruptions.