Yellowstone volcano on the brink of erupting as magma nears the surface

The Yellowstone volcano could be nearing an eruption, according to a recent study revealing that the magma chamber is moving closer to the surface.

Scientists now estimate that the magma lies just 3.8 kilometers (about 2.4 miles) beneath the surface, potentially setting the stage for a future eruption. The volcano hasn’t erupted in over 640,000 years.

Yellowstone National Park, which spans across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, is one of the most visited national parks in the United States.

Scientists have long known about the presence of a magma chamber beneath Yellowstone, though its exact contents remain uncertain.

However, some experts maintain that the supervolcano is unlikely to erupt within the coming decades, posing no immediate threat.

(QG - Source: The Daily Mail - Picture : © Unsplash)