Yellowstone's Heat Source: History, Not Mantle Plume, Claims New Study

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For years, scientists have believed that the Yellowstone supervolcano is fueled by a mantle plume, a rising column of hot rock from deep within the Earth. However, a new paper argues that the region's heat is instead a result of historical geological processes. The study proposes that the subduction of the Farallon plate under North America millions of years ago is the primary driver of Yellowstone's volcanic activity.