Super volcanoes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a super volcano
A
A volcano that erupts more than 1000km3 in a single eruption event is known as a super volcano
2
Q
Case study - Yellowstone super volcano
A
Activity begun about 2 million years ago
Led to formation of a giant caldera
2 eruptions further
Ash fall covered most of north America
3
Q
What are the climate consequences is yellowstone erupts
A
Gases and tint particulates carried around globe and upper atm
This would have caused a noticeable decrease in global temperatures
