It's been thousands of years since an eruption occurred at Yellowstone, and new research shows what may be contributing to that.

The magma cap is critical for preventing eruptions at Yellowstone. Geoscientists have discovered a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park that is likely playing a critical role in preventing a ...

Geoscientists discovered a magma cap acting as a "lid" 2.4 miles beneath Yellowstone. This magma cap traps heat and pressure, but also allows gas to vent, reducing eruption risk. Seismic imaging ...

Scientists discovered a magma cap underneath Yellowstone National Park’s surface that may act as a lid to prevent the supervolcano from erupting. Photo by Chris Leipelt via Unsplash It’s no secret ...

Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Scientists have discovered a magma cap under the surface of Yellowstone National Park The cap acts as a lid, making sure the pressure and heat below ...

The data adds to existing evidence that Yellowstone is not facing an imminent volcanic eruption. The magma cap acts as a lid on the pressure and heat beneath, and the system is releasing gas at a ...

Now, a recent study shows the location of Yellowstone's magma cap and hints at when it may erupt. The Yellowstone caldera has a magma chamber about 40 by 80 kilometers across. The place where the ...