Yellowstone’s supervolcano may be fueled by something unexpected

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for what powers Yellowstone and other supervolcanoes. Instead of a deep plume rising from near Earth’s core, a broad “mantle wind” may push hot rock beneath Yellowstone, generating magma closer to the surface. This process helps create a massive undergroun