Large magma reservoir gets bigger

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Large magma reservoir gets bigger

The reservoir of molten rock underneath Yellowstone National Park in the United States is at least two and a half times larger than previously thought. Despite this, the scientists who came up with this latest estimate say that the highest risk in the iconic park is not a volcanic eruption but a huge earthquake.

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Good thing (at least for now, as magma will continue to build up)!
Since, it is one of few identified so called 'Super Volcanos', any major eruption can be very destructive.
 
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