Much of this volcanic ash comes from the Great Basin, a geographic area within which the states of Utah and Nevada lie today.

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Alaska's Mount Spurr, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an eruption, ...

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United States Geological Survey scientists have shared maps that show where ash would fall across the US if a Yellowstone ...

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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started its 13th episode of eruption activity in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).Lava fountains from the eruption ...

Three supervolcanoes that are more dangerous than Yellowstone and could wipe out the entire planet. Earth is hiding the ...

Not all mountains in the Yellowstone region are volcanic in origin. The Wind River Range, southeast of Yellowstone National ...

If you're looking for the short answer: Yes, South Dakota would be greatly impacted if the Supervolcano at Yellowstone erupts ...

What’s next? Lava is erupting from several volcanoes, including one in Hawaii. Nearly 50 volcanic eruptions have been recorded this year, and more are expected. The Axial Seamount, an underwater ...