Super Volcanoes Flashcards
1
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What is a ‘Super Volcano’?
A
- A volcano which is capable of erupting on a much bigger scale than a normal volcano +
2
Q
What are the characteristics of a super volcano?
A
- They do not look like a volcano as they have large depressions called calderas
- Often doesn’t have a peak or cone
3
Q
How can volcanoes be monitored?
A
- Through checking changes in its shape, using electronic tilt meters and global positioning systems
4
Q
What are seismometers used for?
A
- To listen to rumbling of the volcano, as magma flows towards the surface
5
Q
Give examples of Super Volcanoes
A
- Yellowstone, USA
- Long Valley, USA
- Toba, Indonesia
