2021 November Public Lecture Flyer
Detailed Description
Busting Myths About One of the Largest Volcanic Systems in the World
The Top 10 Misconceptions about Yellowstone Volcanism
By Michael Poland, USGS Geophysicist
Scientist-in-charge, Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
- Contrary to popular belief, Yellowstone is not "overdue" for eruption. Volcanoes don't work that way.
- Yellowstone experiences thousands of earthquakes every year, but these are not a sign of the volcano getting ready to erupt.
- Despite its reputation, most eruptions from Yellowstone are lava flows, not massive explosions.
November 18th, 2021 at 7:00PM (PST)
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.