CroatianBison t1_iym3a43 wrote
Reply to comment by awidden in New Estimate Finds More Magma Under Yellowstone Supervolcano - The extra magma doesn’t mean it’s more likely to erupt, scientists say. In fact, the better measurement helps them to understand its future by GeoGeoGeoGeo
An estimate isn’t some guy pointing at the ground and throwing out a number. An estimate is a calculation based on observable data that yields an approximate result. If they receive new data or refine the calculations, the estimate will become more accurate and change.
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