Beneath Yellowstone, a volcano that could wipe out U.S.

NYPost ^ | 12/13/2013 | James Seidel

[rktman]

It’s the awe-inspiring pride of the United States – and it harbors a deadly power that could kill us all.

Yellowstone National Park is pristine wilderness, full of scenic landscape and iconic hot-pools and geysers that attract tens of thousands of visitors every year.

But it’s what lies beneath that has scientists scurrying.

We’ve long known that Yellowstone is merely the skin on top of a supervolcano – a giant pool of magma sitting just under the Earth’s surface.

Exactly how giant has been the subject of much speculation.

[rktman]

Dang. Got this to the east and Ranier to the west. Can someone get algore on this right away? Please. Or someone at least install a relief valve.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Don’t worry, Obama will delay it’s implementation until after the election.

[A CA Guy]

Think of all the natural thermal energy that could be harvested.

[rktman]

His? How’s things in NM? Chilly here in norther NV. About 14 this a.m.

[Tijeras_Slim]

20 at my place, got some more snow last night. No wind, but wait 5 minutes.

[neodad]

We’re doomed!

[liberalh8ter]

Can someone get algore on in this right away?

Problem solved.

[alancarp]

Ah sheesh, now these guys are watching the History Channel late at night.

[rktman]

LOL! That’s one thing I firmly remember from when I lived in ABQ many years ago. (Less than a million population state wide back then!)

[rktman]

Why do the work when you can plagerize? (SP)

[Texas Eagle]

Women, children and minorities to be hardest hit.

[Proud2BeRight]

Would Obama have time to get on TV and blame Bush?

[Texas Eagle]

Aha! So the Republicans were actually doing us a favor when they shut down the government.

[thackney]

Think of all the natural thermal energy that could be harvested.

My first thoughts as well.

Sink some wells, build some steam turbines and transmission lines.

[rktman]

I believe you are correct. As long as the park were closed and no activity was allowed, we were safe from any possible volcanic eruptions. Hadn’t thought about that. Of course if it were to go, you might want to be visiting Ol’ Faithful that particular day. Unless you are wanting to put your volcano prepper skills to the test.

[ravenwolf]

Lord, thank you for the bounty we are about to receive.

[KarlInOhio]

Sink some wells, build some steam turbines and transmission lines.

Then target the steam vents at eagles flying nearby so it can meet the green energy targets on number of endangered species killed.

[Tijeras_Slim]

We’re still under 2 mil.

[chris37]

Good.