Why does this article quote a theoretical physicist? Are we out of geologists or vulcanologists?
Nope, we're not out of g's or v's, the author just couldn't find one willing to say what he wanted to write.
They used up their 15 minutes of fame.
Because all the vulcanologists that monitor Yellowstone have said the swarm is not near the magma chamber and is a regularly recurring event that gives no indication of magma movement or introduction. Gas venting has not changed in the area and there are no new ground deformations being detected. Volcano status is still on GREEN and there are no indicators to change it.
Because Bill Nye was busy?
“...Why does this article quote a theoretical physicist? Are we out of geologists or vulcanologists?...”
Apparently they are not in agreement or to bust to comment?