Exploration and Discovery in Yellowstone Lake: Results from High-resolution Sonar Imaging, Seismic Reflection Profiling, and Submersible Studies
https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70025839

Morgan Lisa, U.S. Geological Survey


This journal article presents discoveries from multi-beam sonar mapping and seismic reflection surveys of Yellowstone Lake. It provides new insight into the extent of post-collapse volcanism and active hydrothermal processes occurring in a large lake environment above a large magma chamber. The article contains extensive text, photos, maps, and diagrams to support findings.

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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Geophysics:Seismology, Geoscience:Geology:Structural Geology:Geophysics and Structural Geology, Regional Structural/Tectonic Activity, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results, Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations
Data Derived: Data Derived
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geophysics, Geochemistry, Structural Geology, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Plate Tectonics
Focus on Yellowstone: Geothermal processes and features, Seismicity, Deformation, geophysics, Yellowstone hazardsKeywords: faults, domal structure, elevated plain, rhyolitic lava flow, explosion crater, vent, bathymetry, lacustrine