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Yellowstone May Be Driven More by Crustal Shifts Than a Deep Magma Plume, Study Suggests
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.
- Researchers say future eruption models will need to account for the revised plumbing picture.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com