The park that could literally end America — and you're worried about your 401k?
Beneath the spectacular beauty of Yellowstone National Park lies a ticking time bomb...a supervolcano that's overdue for its next eruption. When that day inevitably comes, it will trigger the end of civilization as we know it. See how recent earthquake swarms and other signals of activity have put scientists on high alert for a large-scale super volcanic eruption. Then, witness the worldwide effects of this cataclysmic eruption, which experts predict will produce energy equivalent to the detonation of 1,000 nuclear bombs.
Visual Effects
Cheesy CGI destruction that somehow still terrifies
Production
Interviews with scientists who definitely need therapy now
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 2014-2015 earthquake swarm mentioned was real — over 500 quakes in two weeks, and yes, everyone panicked.
This aired during peak 'preppers' reality TV era, when Discovery turned every natural phenomenon into civilization-ending entertainment.
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