July 22, 2025: Yellowstone National Park is back in the spotlight—but not for its geysers or bison. Instead, social media has exploded with viral claims that the park’s infamous supervolcano is about to erupt. The source? A widely shared video that appears to show bears “fleeing” Yellowstone in fear.
The reality? It’s all a misunderstanding.
The now-viral clip that fueled these doomsday rumors was not filmed in Yellowstone at all. It actually originated in January 2025 at Bear Country USA, a wildlife park in Rapid City, South Dakota. Experts confirmed the bears were part of a controlled environment and were not reacting to any natural disaster.
Despite online panic, the U.S. Geological Survey and Yellowstone Volcano Observatory report that everything is normal beneath the park’s surface. As of July 2025, the volcano alert level remains at NORMAL and the aviation color code is GREEN—clear signals that seismic and geothermal activity are within typical ranges.
In June, 60 minor earthquakes were detected in the area, the largest measuring just 2.7 in magnitude—nothing unusual for a geologically active region like Yellowstone.
Animal movement in the park also shows no signs of unusual migration or distress. Experts say bears and other wildlife are simply following seasonal patterns.
Authorities are urging the public not to fall for panic-driven posts and to fact-check viral content before hitting “share.” The bottom line? Yellowstone is safe—and the bears are just fine.