04/07/2014
Running Yellowstone Bison Not Predicting Eruption
Scientists say you shouldn't worry about a massive volcanic eruption at Yellowstone National Park after a recently posted YouTube video of bison running down the street was posted online. Many started speculating the bison were running away from the park's supervolcano — ultimately predicting a massive eruption.
■Class discussion: Do you believe what you read on the Internet? Can you find other instances of Internet postings that have spread misinformation or incited panic? What Internet sources do you trust? What would happen to North America and the world if the Yellowstone supervolcano really did erupt?