Tiny Yellowstone quakes ignite a surge of hidden life underground

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Nov 25, 2025, 9:12 am110 ptsTrending
Researchers studying Yellowstone’s depths discovered that small earthquakes can recharge underground microbial life. The quakes exposed new rock and fluids, creating bursts of chemical energy that microbes can use. Both the water chemistry and the microbial communities shifted dramatically in response. This…

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