A 13-foot gap has been discovered in Norris Geyser Basin, raising fears that Yellowstone's supervolcano could erupt. The USGS reports the cavity formed over several months, starting around Christmas 2024. It features a 'blue water spring' producing exceptionally clear water, heated to about 43°C. The gap likely resulted from hydrothermal explosions, as satellite images show its formation through a series of events that began in late December 2024. Yellowstone's potential eruption could cover two-thirds of the U.S. in ash, making several states uninhabitable.
The discovery of a 13-foot gap in Norris Geyser Basin raises concerns of an impending eruption from Yellowstone's supervolcano. Experts report it formed over several months.
A newly opened volcanic vent in Yellowstone, observed just four months prior, signifies the ongoing volcanic activity and inherent risks in the region.
Satellite imagery indicates that a series of mildly explosive events, described as 'hydrothermal explosions,' created the new blue water spring between December 2024 and February 2025.
Yellowstone, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, has the potential to cover two-thirds of the U.S. with ash if it erupts.
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