Yellowstone Hydrothermal Explosion

Small Hydrothermal Explosion Occurs in Yellowstone National Park

July 23, 2024 - At approximately 1000 AM MST, a small hydrothermal explosion occurred in Yellowstone National Park. The explosion was caused by the interaction of groundwater with hot magma beneath the surface.

Yellowstone Not Overdue for an Eruption

Despite the explosion, experts emphasize that Yellowstone is not overdue for a volcanic eruption. Volcanoes do not operate on predictable timetables, and their eruptions can occur at any time.

Explosive Eruptions in Yellowstone's History

In the past 21 million years, Yellowstone has experienced three extraordinarily large explosive eruptions, each creating a giant caldera. However, the last super-eruption occurred approximately 631,000 years ago, and the current explosion is not expected to lead to a similar event.