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What are some signals of a near-future Yellowstone eruption?

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1. An increased rate of degassing. Increased diffuse release of CO2, large tree kill zones resulting from CO2 release in particular areas. Increased fumarolic activity, increased SO2 release. read more

These are the ones I remember, although there are probably more ways to detect an imminent eruption. Just remember that it's almost certain that people are monitoring Yellowstone, so if there is going to be an eruption, we'll know well in advance. read more

ANSWER: There is no evidence that a catastrophic eruption at Yellowstone is imminent, and such events are unlikely to occur in the next few centuries. Scientists have also found no indication of an imminent smaller eruption of lava. read more

Since late summer 2013, the Yellowstone GPS network has tracked a small ” ground deformation episode” in north-central Yellowstone National Park. During the past five months, the NRWY GPS station has recorded about 3.5 cm (1.4 in) of uplift (the ground is rising) and about 1 cm (0.4 in) of southeastward ground movement, relative to a stable reference station north of the Park. read more

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