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Yellowstone Supervolcano: Separating Fact from Fiction
Claims of a Conviction-Free Zone of Death
Claims circulating online that Yellowstone National Park contains a conviction-free "Zone of Death" require context.
Supervolcano's Potential Impact
A massive eruption of Yellowstone's supervolcano could spread deadly ash for thousands of miles, threatening plant life.
Eruption Probability
While a volcanic eruption at Yellowstone is unlikely in the near future, evidence suggests a violent hydrothermal or magmatic event could occur.
Historical Activity and Future Potential
Yellowstone's supervolcano last erupted 700,000 years ago. Scientists continue to monitor its behavior, which has been relatively stable for the past 140 years.
Life After an Eruption
While a Yellowstone eruption would have significant impacts, the Earth is expected to survive. The map of potential impacts includes an "instant death zone" near the caldera, but this area is not conviction-free.
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