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The isolated and rugged Yellowstone region remained a “hole” in the map of North America until the 1870s.  Indigenous North Americans knew the area...

It’s common knowledge that the ground at Yellowstone goes up and down over time. Since 1923, the center of the caldera has risen overall by nearly 3...

The magma that feeds Yellowstone is formed by multiple processes. By studying the chemical composition of elements in rocks from the Yellowstone area...

When people think of animals in Yellowstone, the “charismatic megafauna” usually jump to mind—beasts like elk, bison, wolves, moose, and bears (oh, my...

High-resolution topographic data reveal new faults, landslides, hydrothermal systems, and volcanic features never documented before.  Able to see...

Ever think an earthquake in one place is the same as an earthquake in another? It turns out that the style of an earthquake varies depending on its...

Many would enjoy the adventure of a bicycle expedition to Yellowstone National Park.  But imagine doing it in 1896, before pavement, lightweight...

What were the major events have shaped the Earth and its environment, and when did these events takes place? When did the major volcanic events in...

The sediment record contained at the bottom of lakes has proven to be an excellent method to assess how climate has changed over the past thousands of...

The geyser cones of Yellowstone are made up of material called sinter—a form of silica precipitated from hot water. When looking at the sinter under a...