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The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) is a consortium of nine state and federal agencies who provide timely monitoring and hazard assessment of volcanic, hydrothermal, and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone Plateau region. The USGS arm of YVO is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on volcanic activity in the intermountain west U.S. states.

Young Volcanoes in AZ, CO, MT, NM, UT and WY

High Threat Potential 1
Yellowstone
Moderate Threat Potential 1
Black Rock Desert Volcanic Field
Dotsero Volcanic Center
San Francisco Volcanic Field
Valles Caldera
Low to Very Low Threat Potential 1
Carrizozo Lava Flow
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic Field
Red Hill-Quemado Volcanic Field
Uinkaret Volcanic Field
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field

1. View the threat rankings of US Volcanoes. 

Yellowstone Monitoring Map

Image of Yellowstone Volcano monitoring map.

The monitoring map for Yellowstone has moved to the top of the volcano and volcano observatory home page. 

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Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles

Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

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YVO Quick Links

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Yellowstone—the year 2021 in review

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Where the pigment ends: The photosynthetic fringe and the upper temperature limit of photosynthesis

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Why can’t we drill Yellowstone to stop eruptions and make power?

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Young Volcanoes in AZ, CO, MT, NM, UT and WY

High Threat Potential 1
Yellowstone
Moderate Threat Potential 1
Black Rock Desert Volcanic Field
Dotsero Volcanic Center
San Francisco Volcanic Field
Valles Caldera
Low to Very Low Threat Potential 1
Carrizozo Lava Flow
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic Field
Red Hill-Quemado Volcanic Field
Uinkaret Volcanic Field
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field

1. View the threat rankings of US Volcanoes. 

Volcanoes Hazards Program Links