Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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The supervolcano underneath Yellowstone could cause massive damage if it erupted. Stopping such an event seems prudent, but how could we do it? Could we even try?

Read the full story here: discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/no-nasa-isnt-going-to-drill-to-stop-yellowstone-from-erupting

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