Severe Storms Can Happen at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital
Severe Storms Can Happen at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital Frankfort, KY. – The recent severe storms and flooding that occurred across Kentucky last month is a reminder that extreme weather events can happen at any time. Preparing for this is vital to keeping your family safe. The National Weather Service is predicting strong to severe storms in Kentucky this weekend. Kentucky sees a disproportionately high number of severe weather events each year compared to other parts of the United States so it’s important to understand the difference between a watch vs warning. If the National Weather Service issues a
So, when will the next eruption at Yellowstone happen?
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Mark Stelten, research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and deputy Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. People visit Yellowstone National Park every year to observe its wildlife and vast array of hydrothermal features. One question that lurks in the back of many visitors’ minds as they traverse through one of the world’s largest active volcanoes is: when is Yellowstone’s next eruption going to be? When a volcano is restless, this question can be addressed by examining trends