Harnessing the Power of Yellowstone’s Supervolcano | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic

If a major eruption were ever to occur at Yellowstone’s “supervolcano,” the event could destroy huge swaths of North America. But in recent years, some scientists have proposed that the amazing power locked beneath the caldera could be harnessed to generate renewable geothermal energy. National Geographic writer Maya Wei-Haas examines the risks of a supervolcanic eruption at Yellowstone and what it would take to use it as a power source. ➡ Subscribe: ➡ Get more of Overheard at National Geographic here: ➡ Catch up on all episodes of Overheard at National Geographic: You can also listen to the Overheard at National Geographic podcast on these platforms: ➡ Apple: ➡ Spotify: ➡ Stitcher: ➡ Google Podcasts: ➡ iHeart Radio: ➡ Castbox: #NationalGeographic #Overheard #Podcast About Overheard at National Geographic: Documenting democracy, Untwisting the world’s largest tornado. Searching for wrecks of lost slave ships. Dinosaur hunting in Morocco. Accidentally inventing a new color. Come dive into one of the curiously delightful conversations overheard at National Geographic’s headquarters, as we follow explorers, photographers, and scientists to the edges of our big, weird, beautiful world. Hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs. About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what’s possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: @natgeo Tenor: Harnessing the Power of Yellowstone’s Supervolcano | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic National Geographic