Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone National Park

Re:Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone National Park by lelanthran on Thursday July 25, 2024 @05:20AM (#41066559)

> This has no bearing on the greater Yellowstone Caldera (supervolcano) which spans nearly 30miles by 40miles. In my time there I never saw anything like this. If you're ever in a situation similar to this, run as fast and as far as you can.

What would be the point of running if the Yellowstone Caldera actually goes bang? I mean, where would you run to? The resulting destruction would be greater than that experienced by the asteroid collision that ended the dinosaurs.

You're better off staying put and vaporising than dying of asphyxiation a week later.

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Re:Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone National Park by xenadu02 on Thursday July 25, 2024 @08:08PM (#41074761)

I believe the poster was saying two things separately:

1. This issue is not some precursor to the caldera becoming active - it is a irregular but normal part of areas with geysers.

2. If a geyser, hot spring, etc starts looking different, acting different, or there is an unexpected explosion run away from it quickly. The negative effects will be localized so distance is helpful.

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