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Ashton to Island Park: 2.1 million years of volcanic history in 30 minutes

A 30-minute drive along U.S. Route 20 in Idaho between Ashton and Island Park will take you through the history of the first two caldera systems that...

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Tracing the sources of ancient volcanoclastic rocks in Yellowstone using crystals

Geologists are very much like detectives—they use a variety of investigative tools to understand how a landscape develops. Geochemistry is one such...

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Hypoliths: Life thriving under the bleach-white sinters of Yellowstone’s hydrothermal areas

While most attention is given to the hot springs, geysers, fumaroles, and mud pots in Yellowstone’s hydrothermal areas, there are lessons just beneath...

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The Tools We Use: “This Position Requires Strong Geographic Information System (GIS) Skills”

GIS (Geographic Information System) tools provide an important way to catalog, visualize, and analyze data collected by Yellowstone Volcano...

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The first geological map of Yellowstone National Park

Geological mapping requires a high level of skill in Earth science, willingness to go into remote wilderness areas and endure rugged conditions...

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Yellowstone Recognized as One of the First 100 IUGS World Geological Heritage Sites

Yellowstone is well known as a unique and exceptional ecological environment—its nickname is “Wonderland” for a reason.  At a recent meeting of the...

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How do volcano observatories around the world and international organizations cooperate on research and monitoring of active volcanoes?

Volcano observatories operate in many countries and are responsible for monitoring and communicating the hazards posed by active volcanism. Several...

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Yellowstone Lake water levels can tell us more than you might think

A relatively simple measurement—lake level—has yielded big dividends in Yellowstone. By tracking the level of Yellowstone Lake over time, it is...

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Acknowledging Annie: How research and monitoring get done in Yellowstone

Studying Yellowstone’s volcanic, earthquake, and hydrothermal activity requires careful consideration of impacts on the landscape and heritage of the...

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The grand story of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is not just a spectacular geologic feature.  It also provides a glimpse into the interior of a Yellowstone lava...

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A Christmas (misinformation) story: Yellowstone edition

Misinformation and misconceptions about Yellowstone are nothing new.  This past Christmas saw a particularly challenging episode of misinformation...

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Yellowstone—the year 2022 in review

Happy New Year!  Now that we’ve started in on a new calendar, it’s time for the traditional look back at Yellowstone activity in the year that was.

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