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FAQ: From the USGS
The U.S. Geological Survey FAQ page on supervolcanoes explains the origin of the term, how it applies to Yellowstone National Park, and even the big question: When will Yellowstone erupt again?
ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB
* The USGS has just published a fact sheet in response to questions about a Yellowstone supervolcano. You can access the fact sheet: Steam Explosions, Quakes, and Volcanic Eruptions — What's in Yellowstone's Future?

* Track changes in Yellowstone's restless volcanic system, from the USGS.

* Visit the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

* Super-Eruptions: Global Effects and Future Threats, is the recent report of the British Geological Society Working Group that warns governments worldwide of the potential global effects of a supervolcano eruption.

* Track earthquake activity today, from the USGS.

* Visit earthquake research centers around the world.

* Visit earthquake research centers around the world.

* Lisa Morgan and William McIntosh have just published a Geological Society of America Bulletin on .
FROM OUR PARTNERS AT THE BBC
Supervolcano is a Discovery Channel/BBC co-production, and the BBC has more on the program and supervolcanoes in general at its site.
YELLOWSTONE TOURISM
* Take a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park.

* Visit Travel Channel.com's Yellowstone National Park feature.

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