What Is a Supervolcano and How Can We Prevent an Eruption?

You’ve probably heard about the supervolcano in Yellowstone. But did you know it’s one of three supervolcanoes in the United States? Can we prevent them from erupting? One group of scientists thinks it’s possible. How? You'll have to watch our latest video.

The future of civilization requires preparing for low-probability scenarios with potentially catastrophic consequences—whether they’re supervolcanoes, asteroid strikes, the accidental launch of a nuclear weapon, or...global pandemics.

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