Apocalyptic Devastation: The Terrifying Power of the World's Scariest Supervolcano

Scientists have discovered that the amount of molten rock beneath the Yellowstone supervolcano is higher than previously estimated, although there are currently no signs of an imminent eruption. Researchers believe that the first sign of an eruption would be the ground rising, potentially lifting the whole caldera, an area the size of Houston and Dallas, 10 feet or more into the air. This would trigger a massive evacuation within a 200-mile hazard zone. Swarms of earthquakes and harmonic tremors would also be warning signs before an eruption. While attempts have been made to prevent a future eruption, such as increasing the amount of water inside the volcano, the risks and costs involved have led to the abandonment of these plans.