how did mountains form in yellowstone
supervolcano A new study may have finally resolved debate on how America's famous Yellowstone supervolcano was formed. The research conducted by scientists including Professor Ross Griffiths of the Australian National University, shows features associated with Yellowstone were caused by a volcanic hot spot affected by a subduction zone.
The Yellowstone Caldera is a volcanic system, the largest in North America, which has formed as a result of this hot spot and subsequent large volcanic eruptions. Geysers and hot springs are also common geologic features in Yellowstone which have formed due to the hotspot and geologic instability. Old Faithful is Yellowstone's most famous geyser but there are 300 more geysers within the park.