SCIENTISTS have discovered a hidden lid that keeps the vast reservoir of magma beneath the Yellowstone supervolcano at bay.

The findings, published on April 16 in the journal Nature, reveal a new geological discovery inside the Yellowstone ...

The Pacific Northwest's most active underwater volcano is showing signs of an impending eruption, potentially occurring ...

Volcanoes have stirred human awe for thousands of years, with their bursts of fire and rivers of molten rock. Yet, beyond the ...

A new study shows a volcanic eruption of Yellowstone may be even less likely than we thought: Scientists have discovered a ...

New research used artificial earthquakes generated by a truck with a vibrating hydraulic plate to better understand the depth ...

Scientists have studied Yellowstone National Park's magmatic system for years, but a new view of the magma chamber shows the ...

A recent study discovered the exact location of the Yellowstone supervolcano's magma cap -- and hints at when it may erupt.

Mount Spurr, a volcano 78 miles from Anchorage, is being monitored for signs of a possible eruption. If it blows, Mount Spurr ...

The researchers also determined that the portion of the uppermost magma chamber is comprised of "about ... Basically, the long-dormant Yellowstone volcano is at no immediate risk of eruption.