NASA has detailed a plan to prevent the Yellowstone supervolcano from ever erupting. By drilling into the volcano and pumping water into and out of it at high speeds, they believe they could cool the volcano and use the emerging hot water to generate electricity.
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When people think of Yellowstone, it’s usually in relation to the national park, a massive 8,983 square kilometer (3,468.4 square mile) area comprising mountains, rivers, and forests. Less commonly considered is the Yellowstone Caldera, a supervolcano whose eruption could be devastating for our planet.
Full article in Futursim: https://futurism.com/nasa-has-a-3-46-billion-plan-to-ensure-the-yellowstone-supervolcano-doesnt-erupt/
Nice piece of writing
Wonder how many power plants can be place on Yellow stone?
The potential is great as long as natural environment isn't affected.
I have been there a couple of times. It is a very interesting place. It wouldn't be very awesome if it blew up though.
I only know it from stories (not just Yogi bear stories lol). You are lucky :-)
This sounds like a fantastic idea. Prevent the super volcano from erupting with earth shattering consequences and help provide cheap energy to the population. My only worry would be workers accidently triggering an eruption during the drilling process. But then again I have to trust they know what they are doing. :-)
You are right. It has to be performed with much care, research and preparation.