The Yellowstone Supervolcano
By Daniel Goode
What is the Present Volcanic Activity in the Region?
There are often large amounts of volcanic activity surrounding the Yellowstone Supervolcano; in the month of September 2010, 52 earthquakes were recorded, the greatest reaching a magnitude of 2.4. Small earthquakes are common in the Yellowstone region. Starting in 2004, there has been a period of accelerated uplift of the Yellowstone caldera, however this has now decreased.