Yellowstone Super Eruption Possible, Not Catastrophic

A volcanic supereruption at Yellowstone National Park, while unlikely, is possible within the next few centuries. And though it may sound bad, the aftermath would not be catastrophic, according to a new study.

Advanced computer modeling finds that a hypothetical, large eruption would blanket the northern Rocky Mountains in meters of ash, and millimeters would be deposited as far away as New York City, Los Angeles and Miami.

Yellowstone National Park, located in Montana and Wyoming, sits atop a vast reserve of molten rock believed to be dormant for over 70,000 years. Rumors have been circulating that a super eruption can occur soon, but researchers at the US Geological Survey (USGS) reveal that an eruption is possible - at least within a few more centuries.