Ancient tectonic plate blocks magma plume at Yellowstone, simulation shows
Scientists need new explanation for what fueled the North American supervolcano

SUPERVOLCANIC ORIGINS A rising plume of hot rock from Earth’s mantle isn’t fueling the Yellowstone supervolcano and its natural wonders (Morning Glory hot spring, shown), new research suggests.
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