It's OK, Yellowstone

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• TheTechnician27@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Sorry

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  • idiomaddict@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Is there a master list of super well researched videos that debunk looming stressors? I think I just found my favorite YouTube genre

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    • roguetrick@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Unfortunately with climate change we actually got a real one instead of those old stories about asteroids coming due sold at your scholastic book fair back in the day.

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    • jdeath@lemm.ee ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      sounds like a good idea for a lemmy post or something

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  • Scolding7300@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Ai summary:

    • Yellowstone’s Stability: Contrary to popular belief, Yellowstone is not a ticking time bomb for civilization-ending eruptions; significant volcanic activity is unlikely in the near future.
    • Monitoring Technology: Yellowstone is one of the most closely monitored volcanoes globally, with advanced technologies in place to detect signs of potential eruptions, providing ample warning if necessary.
    • Uplift and Subsidence: The patterns of uplift and subsidence in Yellowstone are normal and not indicative of imminent eruptions, as they are consistent with historical geological activity.
    • Magma Reservoirs: Yellowstone contains two distinct magma reservoirs, but current data indicates that they are not sufficiently molten to trigger a large eruption.
    • Earthquake Activity: While Yellowstone experiences numerous earthquakes, most are small and not caused by magma buildup; they are more often related to the movement of water through the crust.
    • Misuse of Terminology: The term “supervolcano” is not scientifically rigorous and can be misleading; Yellowstone’s eruptions can vary widely in style and intensity.
    • Historical Eruptions: Although Yellowstone has had significant eruptions in the past, it is not overdue for another supereruption; volcanic systems do not operate on predictable schedules.
    • Potential Decline in Activity: Evidence suggests that Yellowstone’s volcanic activity may be winding down, possibly leading to a decrease in major eruptions in the future.
    • Impact of Eruptions: Historical eruptions larger than Yellowstone’s did not lead to the end of civilization, and the ashfall from a potential eruption would not necessarily be catastrophic on a global scale.
    • Climate Effects: A supereruption would likely cause temporary global cooling and alter climate patterns, but humanity has survived past volcanic events without catastrophic consequences.

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    • pineapplelover@lemm.ee ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Any sauce with that? Would love to do further reading up on this topic.

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  • SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I had always just assumed it would plunge half of America into darkness

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    • SomeGuy69@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Now I’m disappointed

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  • TheBat@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Booooooo

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  • Entertainmeonly@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I got to the debunk bed pun and had to thumb it up. Realized I’d already thumbed it up at some point in the past and laughed even harder. 🤣

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  • Fredselfish@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Maybe that guy full of shit. Didn’t watch whole video but taking the word from some YouTube video. There literally was a explosion that took out a parking lot like a couple weeks ago. Also from someone who actually been to Yellowstone 3 times I can tell they clearly state that near old faithful is literally a fucking volcano.

    Will it explode anytime now who knows but to say it never will is bullshit. Ever hear the phrase never say never?

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    • idiomaddict@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      He might be, but he’s got a master’s degree in vulcanology and he includes a list of research topics so you can check (though they’re not layman friendly)

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• BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Regarding Yellowstone eruption I can recommend the sci-fi Outland by Dennis E. Taylor.

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• rbos@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Well, north America anyway

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• Jax@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Unless you’re on the volcano, that death will be a very slow one.

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