05 May , 12:52
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Giant volcano discovered under Yellowstone: scientists warn of potential global threat. Researchers have confirmed the existence of a colossal magma reservoir beneath the famous American national park, with the power of a possible eruption comparable to the detonation of thirty thermonuclear bombs.
The scale of the magma chamber lying beneath the picturesque Yellowstone is mind-boggling - its area reaches four thousand square kilometers, and its depth extends to eight kilometers. Experts are sounding the alarm: tectonic plate movement could trigger a breakthrough of hot lava to the surface, causing massive emissions of ash and gases into the atmosphere with subsequent planetary-scale climate changes.
The possible consequences of such a natural cataclysm paint an apocalyptic picture. Dense clouds of volcanic ash could block sunlight for a long time, causing significant cooling on the planet. This may lead to catastrophic crop failures and subsequent famine on a global scale. The scientific community does not exclude even a scenario of mass extinction of biological species if such a scenario materializes.