Comment on It's OK, Yellowstone

TheTechnician27@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• idiomaddict@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Is there a master list of super well researched videos that debunk looming stressors? I think I just found my favorite YouTube genre

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  • roguetrick@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Unfortunately with climate change we actually got a real one instead of those old stories about asteroids coming due sold at your scholastic book fair back in the day.

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  • jdeath@lemm.ee ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    sounds like a good idea for a lemmy post or something

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• Scolding7300@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Ai summary:

  • Yellowstone’s Stability: Contrary to popular belief, Yellowstone is not a ticking time bomb for civilization-ending eruptions; significant volcanic activity is unlikely in the near future.
  • Monitoring Technology: Yellowstone is one of the most closely monitored volcanoes globally, with advanced technologies in place to detect signs of potential eruptions, providing ample warning if necessary.
  • Uplift and Subsidence: The patterns of uplift and subsidence in Yellowstone are normal and not indicative of imminent eruptions, as they are consistent with historical geological activity.
  • Magma Reservoirs: Yellowstone contains two distinct magma reservoirs, but current data indicates that they are not sufficiently molten to trigger a large eruption.
  • Earthquake Activity: While Yellowstone experiences numerous earthquakes, most are small and not caused by magma buildup; they are more often related to the movement of water through the crust.
  • Misuse of Terminology: The term “supervolcano” is not scientifically rigorous and can be misleading; Yellowstone’s eruptions can vary widely in style and intensity.
  • Historical Eruptions: Although Yellowstone has had significant eruptions in the past, it is not overdue for another supereruption; volcanic systems do not operate on predictable schedules.
  • Potential Decline in Activity: Evidence suggests that Yellowstone’s volcanic activity may be winding down, possibly leading to a decrease in major eruptions in the future.
  • Impact of Eruptions: Historical eruptions larger than Yellowstone’s did not lead to the end of civilization, and the ashfall from a potential eruption would not necessarily be catastrophic on a global scale.
  • Climate Effects: A supereruption would likely cause temporary global cooling and alter climate patterns, but humanity has survived past volcanic events without catastrophic consequences.

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  • pineapplelover@lemm.ee ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Any sauce with that? Would love to do further reading up on this topic.

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    • Scolding7300@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I thought I replied to a comment, someone linked a video why it actually won’t destroy earth

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• SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I had always just assumed it would plunge half of America into darkness

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  • SomeGuy69@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Now I’m disappointed

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• TheBat@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Booooooo

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• Entertainmeonly@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I got to the debunk bed pun and had to thumb it up. Realized I’d already thumbed it up at some point in the past and laughed even harder. 🤣

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• Fredselfish@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Maybe that guy full of shit. Didn’t watch whole video but taking the word from some YouTube video. There literally was a explosion that took out a parking lot like a couple weeks ago. Also from someone who actually been to Yellowstone 3 times I can tell they clearly state that near old faithful is literally a fucking volcano.

  Will it explode anytime now who knows but to say it never will is bullshit. Ever hear the phrase never say never?

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  • idiomaddict@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    He might be, but he’s got a master’s degree in vulcanology and he includes a list of research topics so you can check (though they’re not layman friendly)

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