CBS reports that new data has
revealed "geological hazards"
underneath Yellowstone National Park.
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A team of scientists used lidar technology to shed light on
prehistoric landslides and massive earthquakes that may have
permanently impacted the potentially dangerous geologic area.
Advanced geological surface mapping gave
geologists the clearest view to date of Paradise
Valley and a northern portion of Yellowstone.
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Lidar, short for "light detection and ranging,"
is used to survey large areas of land with
a sensor usually mounted on an airplane.
Geologists have an intense interest in
the area, as Yellowstone National Park
sits atop a known volcanic hotspot.
However, Michael Poland, a geophysicist with the
U.S. Geological Survey, says that the chance of
a volcanic eruption "is very unlikely in our lifetimes.".
Poland added that studying the area remains crucial
due to the likelihood of damaging earthquakes and
hydrothermal explosions in the foreseeable future.
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Yann Gavillot, a geologist with the Geohazards Program at
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, wrote about the
lidar data in a weekly column by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Gavillot said the work could , "significantly improve hazards maps by allowing
better characterization of the location, geometry,
and activity of known faults and landslides.".
CBS reports that the same technology
helped geologists uncover active faults along
the edges of Yellowstone in August of 2022
An explosion rocked Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin on July 23, 2024, damaging a boardwalk but causing no injuries. These events occur when hot water rapidly turns to steam underground. Yellowstone experiences such explosions a few times yearly, with most being small and unnoticed. While not indicative of volcanic activity, they can eject rocks, mud, and boiling water.
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Yellowstone National Park tourists were sent scrambling after an unexpected hydrothermal explosion occurred at a geyser there ... which left a destructive scene.. TMZ.com
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck 265 kilometers east of Antofagasta, Chile, on Thursday. The United States Geological Survey reported the tremor occurred at a depth of 128 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued. This event highlights Chile's vulnerability to seismic activity, as the country sits on the Pacific's "Ring of Fire." Chile has a history of significant earthquakes, including a record 9.5 magnitude quake in 1960 and an 8.8 magnitude event in 2010 that caused over 500 fatalities. The region remains on alert for potential aftershocks.
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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, with tsunami waves expected along some coastlines. The USGS said the tremor hit 8.8 kilometres (5.5 miles) from Atiquipa district, raising an initial magnitude rating soon after the quake was reported. The USGS said that strong shaking from the quake would have been felt in areas near the epicentre.
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USGS Monitoring Kilauea , Following Uptick in Seismic Activity .
'Newsweek' reports that the alert level for the area
around Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been elevated
following an increase in volcanic activity.
While the volcano is not erupting, an increase in
earthquake activity and ground deformation near
the surface has been observed since June 2.
According to an update released by the U.S.
Geological Survey, the activity suggests that
magma is moving close to the surface. .
Rates of seismicity and deformation
increased further after 5:00 p.m. HST.
At this time, it is not possible to say
with certainty if this activity will
lead to an eruption—the activity
may remain below ground. , U.S. Geological Survey update, via 'Newsweek'.
However, an eruption in Kīlauea's
summit region within Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park
is one potential outcome, U.S. Geological Survey update, via 'Newsweek'.
Accordingly, the USGS Hawaiian
Volcano Observatory (HVO) is
raising the Volcano Alert Level
for ground-based hazards from
ADVISORY to WATCH and the
Aviation Color Code from
YELLOW to ORANGE, U.S. Geological Survey update, via 'Newsweek'.
HVO continues to closely monitor
Kīlauea for signs of increasing
activity. Should volcanic activity
change significantly, a new Volcanic
Activity Notice will be issued, U.S. Geological Survey update, via 'Newsweek'.
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service said it would
close the nearby Devastation Trail parking lot and
Keanakakoi area until further notice due to the alert.
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service said it would
close the nearby Devastation Trail parking lot and
Keanakakoi area until further notice due to the alert.
'Newsweek' reports that Kilauea is one
of the world's most active volcanoes,
erupting frequently since 1983. .
'Newsweek' reports that Kilauea is one
of the world's most active volcanoes,
erupting frequently since 1983. .
While most eruptions have been confined to the crater
and have not posed a threat to local communities,
a series of eruptions destroyed over 700 homes in
the nearby Puna District in 2018.
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk hold a bilateral meeting at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Polish President Andrzej Duda has warned of an imminent war between Russia and NATO if Kiev fails to secure victory in its conflict with Moscow. In an interview with the Wirtualna Polska news portal on Tuesday, Duda claimed that if Russia were allowed to defeat Ukraine, it would then attack NATO states – a prospect that has been mentioned by Western leaders several times and which Russia has repeatedly denied.
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