Why Yellowstone Won't Erupt (and Which Volcanoes Will!)

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If Yellowstone erupted, it would cause incredible chaos and change life we know it forever. However, scientists believe that Yellowstone isn't actually going to erupt anytime soon, and we'll explain why!. Join Olivia Gordon on a look into Volcanology, and find out what really makes a "Supervolcano" so super.

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