Scientists dismiss claims that Yellowstone volcano about to erupt

Yellowstone.old.eruptionFrom YahooNews.com:

(Reuters) – Yellowstone National Park assured guests and the public on Thursday that a super-volcano under the park was not expected to erupt anytime soon, despite an alarmist video that claimed bison had been seen fleeing to avoid such a calamity.

Yellowstone officials, who fielded dozens of calls and emails since the video went viral this week following an earthquake in the park, said the video actually shows bison galloping down a paved road that leads deeper into the park.

There was a 4.8 earthquake in Yellowstone this past Sunday (March 30th), given that such a scale hasn’t been seen in the park since 1980.

What would occur if the volcano below Yellowstone were to erupt?

You wouldn’t want to know.

BZ