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New paper argues history powers Yellowstone
Filed: Apr 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A study suggests a vanished plate under North America influences Yellowstone's geology.
WHO: Researchers
WHAT: New paper argues history, not mantle plume, powers Yellowstone
WHEN: Apr 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The study suggests a vanished plate under North America may open the crust below Yellowstone.
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