blog posts When will the next supervolcano erupt? New model suggests it depends on local plate tectonics May 2, 2018 2:00 pm by NewsweekIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Newsweek (May 1) Illinois doctoral student, colleagues find supervolcanoes located in regions being pulled apart by plate tectonics erupt more frequently than under different tectonic conditions Share on Facebook Tweet Email