Volcanoes Building Towards Catastrophic Eruptions

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Massive geological forces beneath the Earth's surface are potentially leading towards significant volcanic eruptions, as indicated by current monitoring data. Concerns are raised about the South Sister Mountain in Oregon and the Yellowstone supervolcano, which could have catastrophic effects if they erupt. The discussion highlights the lack of public awareness regarding volcanic hazards compared to tsunami risks, as evidenced by the prevalence of tsunami route signs along the Oregon Coast. The potential impact of a Yellowstone eruption could include a dramatic alteration of the landscape and a nuclear winter effect due to ash dispersion. Observations of shifting lakes in Yellowstone have further underscored its status as a supervolcano. The conversation also touches on the historical perspective of volcanic activity, referencing Mark Twain's descriptions of Hawaii's caldera. The tone suggests a mix of concern and resignation regarding the monitoring of these geological phenomena.
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"As you read this, know that massive forces tens of miles beneath your feet are building towards what could be another catastrophic series of volcanic eruptions if present trends in the monitoring data remain.”

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i live less then three hours from the South Sister Mountain they described as having the bulge growing...there are many inactive volcanos here in Oregon, and also CA and WA...i find it funny that when you drive along the Oregon Coast, you will see Tsunami route signs all over, but no volcano routes
 
I think it was on discovery that they said Yellowstone was a super volcano. It was some show about mankind once being reduced to mere thousands of population. They say it was a quake, uhhh, uhh, an island, can't completely recall.

Anyhow, they said if Yellowstone was to blow, that hole area of the country would get a face lift. Then enough ash will be released in the sky to give a nuclear winter effect.
 
i live less then three hours from the South Sister

We are about 1.5 hours away here. Luckily its pointed the other direction. I hope it goes that way...gulp...

Anyhow, they said if Yellowstone was to blow, that hole area of the country would get a face lift. Then enough ash will be released in the sky to give a nuclear winter effect.

I have seen this. The first clue was that the lakes were shifting. Then they realized that most of Yellowstone is one giant volcano. Incredible! Imagine the power of such a release. The caldera on the big island of Hawaii is another example of a super volcano. When Mark Twain visited this site near the turn of the century, he described it as a giant lake of molten lava; many square miles in size.
 
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"As you read this, know that massive forces tens of miles beneath your feet are building towards what could be another catastrophic series of volcanic eruptions if present trends in the monitoring data remain.”

Then by all means, we should cease monitoring the data.
 
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