How long until Yellowstone supervolcano erupts?

No one really knows when the Yellowstone supervolcano is going to erupt again. The last three ... Does that mean these eruption recurrence intervals were unusual, and the next one will be longer? read more

"At Yellowstone," he continued,"activity is clearly episodic. There was a very long period of volcanic activity between 170,000 years ago until about 70,000 years ago. Many tens of lava flows erupted during that time, though none were nearly as explosive as the supereruptions that are so oft-discussed in the press. read more

The Yellowstone Caldera was created by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 640,000 years ago. Subsequent lava flows filled in much of the caldera, and it is now measured at 30 x 45 miles. Its rim can best be seen from the Washburn Hot Springs overlook, south of Dunraven Pass. read more

There may be a way to work out when Yellowstone supervolcano will next erupt, scientists have said. The supervolcano beneath Yellowstone National Park has not erupted for around 70,000 years. When it next erupts, scientists say most of the US will be covered by a blanket of ash, while there will be major climate changes felt across the globe. read more