A new discovery in Yellowstone National Park has revealed the ongoing activity of the supervolcano that lies beneath its surface. Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have discovered a new thermal vent in the Norris Geyser Basin area, which is releasing hot steam into the air.
The crater is located at the bottom of a lava flow and is part of a region with frequent hydrothermal activity. Scientists discovered it last summer when a park ranger noticed steam rising from the trees.
After verification, experts determined that the hearth is very young, as it is covered with a thin layer of clay and temperatures reach up to 77°C. This is not the first case of this phenomenon in the area, as a similar hearth was discovered in 2003.
Although the vent continued to emit steam until the fall, its activity decreased over the winter and it filled with water. Experts say it is unknown whether the steam plume will return in the summer of 2025.
Despite these signs of activity, the USGS assures that there is no risk of a major eruption, as the supervolcano is not expected to erupt for at least 100,000 years. (A2 Televizion)
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