| Record | OBS-0455 |
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| Category | Unsorted/Other |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | Social media posts and AI-generated videos claim that the Yellowstone supervolcano is about to erupt, showing dramatic footage of eruptions and animal exodus. These claims have caused public concern and confusion. Scientists and park officials state that there is no evidence of imminent eruption and that the volcano is very unlikely to erupt in the near future. |
| Origin | The claims appear to have originated on social media platforms, with AI-generated videos circulating around July 2025, as reported by CBS News. |
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| Evidence / consensus | USGS and Yellowstone Volcano Observatory monitoring shows no unusual activity. The volcano is considered very unlikely to erupt in the next thousand years or even 10,000 years. The videos are identified as AI-generated and false. |
Sources are external and provided for verification. Listing does not imply the Observer endorses their claims.