Yellowstone National Park authorities have categorically refuted social media viral posts claiming that wildlife is evacuating the park for an imminent volcanic eruption. In recent weeks, videos on TikTok and Instagram have depicted bison, bears, elk, and even mountain lions appearing to vacate the park in droves, triggering mass speculation across social media.
Other of these videos have been deemed to be mis-captioned or AI-generated. In response to the increasing concern, park spokesperson Linda Veress explained to ABC News, “Wildlife is not departing from Yellowstone National Park in massive numbers. That rumor is not true.”
Scientists Say Supervolcano Is Not Exhibiting Any Out-of-the-Norm Activity
The allegations proposed that animals could feel the activity of the Yellowstone supervolcano, something that scientists have outright rejected. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Yellowstone Volcano Observatory assured there is no sign of abnormal volcanic activity. The alert level is still at “green,” which is an indication that things are normal, according to The Economic Times.
During June 2025, the Yellowstone area experienced about 60 minor earthquakes, the largest being 2.7 in magnitude. Seismic activity of this magnitude is deemed typical for the region. Furthermore, iconic geothermal landmarks such as Steamboat Geyser are functioning normally, with no indications of pressure or heat accumulation beneath the ground.
New Study Validates Low Risk of Eruption
Research by the USGS in January 2025 in the journal Nature discovered four magma bodies beneath Yellowstone. But scientists explained that one of them has partially melted rock, and not nearly enough to cause any eruption.
Wildlife specialists also chimed in to discredit the sensational videos. Wildlife biologist Bill Hamilton noted that bison and elk do migrate, but this normally happens in winter, not summer, and never in coordinated herds as depicted in the videos. “You won’t see mountain lions migrating in groups,” he said. “That video is rubbish.”
Authorities are advising the public to dismiss rumors and use reliable sources like the National Park Service website (nps.gov) for credible updates.
To date, scientists and park officials assure that Yellowstone’s supervolcano is stable, and there is no reason to panic about animal activity or volcanic eruptions.
