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From https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/science/hydrothermal-explosions-yellowstone#overview https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/science/hydrothe
by swatcoder 2y ago
From https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/science/hydrothermal-explosions-yellowstone#overview https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/science/hydrother...
> These very large and violent hydrothermal explosions are independent of associated volcanism. None of the large hydrothermal events of the past 16,000 years has been followed by an eruption of magma. The deeper magma system appears to be unaffected even by spectacular steam explosions and crater excavations within the overlying hydrothermal system.
- pfdietz 2y agoNote, however, that much larger hydrothermal explosions have occurred than the one that just happened. There are some large craters in Yellowstone Lake from hydrothermal explosions. These would certainly kill people who were nearby if they happened again.