April 24, 2024

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Yellowstone volcano hit by 351 earthquakes in just two weeks ‘No need to freak out’

Express.co.uk

 

According to the University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS), a total of 351 earthquakes rocked Yellowstone between June 24 and July 7.

The earthquakes included one swarm of at least 181 tremors over an 11 day period.

Earthquake swarms are a regular occurrence in Yellowstone and account for about 50 percent of all seismicity in the park.

Some people, however, consider such intense activity to be a sign of Yellowstone’s supposed ticking time-bomb status.

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