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Is there a master list of super well researched videos that debunk looming stressors? I think I just found my favorite YouTube genre
sounds like a good idea for a lemmy post or something
Unfortunately with climate change we actually got a real one instead of those old stories about asteroids coming due sold at your scholastic book fair back in the day.
Ai summary:
- Yellowstone's Stability: Contrary to popular belief, Yellowstone is not a ticking time bomb for civilization-ending eruptions; significant volcanic activity is unlikely in the near future.
- Monitoring Technology: Yellowstone is one of the most closely monitored volcanoes globally, with advanced technologies in place to detect signs of potential eruptions, providing ample warning if necessary.
- Uplift and Subsidence: The patterns of uplift and subsidence in Yellowstone are normal and not indicative of imminent eruptions, as they are consistent with historical geological activity.
- Magma Reservoirs: Yellowstone contains two distinct magma reservoirs, but current data indicates that they are not sufficiently molten to trigger a large eruption.
- Earthquake Activity: While Yellowstone experiences numerous earthquakes, most are small and not caused by magma buildup; they are more often related to the movement of water through the crust.
- Misuse of Terminology: The term "supervolcano" is not scientifically rigorous and can be misleading; Yellowstone's eruptions can vary widely in style and intensity.
- Historical Eruptions: Although Yellowstone has had significant eruptions in the past, it is not overdue for another supereruption; volcanic systems do not operate on predictable schedules.
- Potential Decline in Activity: Evidence suggests that Yellowstone's volcanic activity may be winding down, possibly leading to a decrease in major eruptions in the future.
- Impact of Eruptions: Historical eruptions larger than Yellowstone's did not lead to the end of civilization, and the ashfall from a potential eruption would not necessarily be catastrophic on a global scale.
- Climate Effects: A supereruption would likely cause temporary global cooling and alter climate patterns, but humanity has survived past volcanic events without catastrophic consequences.
Any sauce with that? Would love to do further reading up on this topic.
It's the video comment I replied to, the link under "Sorry"
I had always just assumed it would plunge half of America into darkness
Now I'm disappointed
Booooooo
I got to the debunk bed pun and had to thumb it up. Realized I'd already thumbed it up at some point in the past and laughed even harder. 🤣
Regarding Yellowstone eruption I can recommend the sci-fi Outland by Dennis E. Taylor.
Well, north America anyway
Unless you're on the volcano that death will be a very slow one.