YES, the article was about the dome in the lake, and the possibility the dome could rupture, thereby releasing the pressure, but doing so by releasing this energy through the water, creating steam. This would likely only affect a small area centered around the lake.
I UNDERSTOOD THE ARTICLE. What I was trying to point out was that the lake dome is only the tip of the iceberg. There is much more to the story.
Nothing of what I said is untrue. The LINKS provided by another poster give relevant information on the Yellowstone caldera and the potential damage it could cause.
You seem to imply that the Lake Dome will undergo a pressure release, and all will be OK.
WHERE THE HELL DO YOU THINK THE PRESSURE CAME FROM? WHAT DOES THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE IN A VOLCANO USUALLY INDICATE TO THOSE WHO MONITOR IT?
Here is your statement:
If the bulge in the lake explodes it's no danger to anyone that isn't in the park near the lake. And it won't trigger the caldera exploding or really be any sort of sign the caldera might explode.
Will you guarantee the above statement? Can you factually prove the last sentence? Are you aware most scientists don't agree with you?
I seem to remember a bunch of semi-informed, half-educated human beings who repeatedly informed the press and anyone else that would listen that Mount St. Helen's wouldn't erupt either.
I wonder what they think now? Oh wait, I can't ask them, they are buried under tons of lava.
I am not a fearmonger, nor a placater. I am merely trying to help people be as informed as possible. To be prepared and have it not happen is best.