Restless Earth Case Study - Yellowstone Flashcards
1
Q
Facts about the next eruption
A
- Due to erupt in 70,000 years
- Could produce 5000km cubed of material
- Would destroy 10,000 km cubed of land
2
Q
Consequences of the next eruption
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- 87,000 would be killed (instantly?)
- 1 in 3 would die within a 1000km radius
3
Q
Facts about the volcano itself
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-Magma below the surface is 40km wide, 80km long and 8km deep