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Yellowstone May Be Driven More by Crustal Shifts Than a Deep Magma Plume, Study Suggests
New research described in the supplied source text argues that Yellowstone’s volcanic behavior may be powered more by shifts in Earth’s crust than by a deep mantle-fed magma source.
Key Takeaways
- New research suggests Yellowstone’s volcanic activity may be driven more by crustal shifts than a deep magma source.
- The finding challenges a long-running debate over whether a mantle plume is the dominant driver.
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