Restless Earth- Supervolcanoes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a supervolcano?
A
A supervolcano is a volcano on a massive scale, that erupts at least 1,000 km3 of material, and is found at destructive plate margins
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2
Q
What are the characteristics of a supervolcano?
A
Flat unlike normal volcanoes which are like mountains
Cover a large area
Have a caldera whereas normal volcanoes have craters