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Supervolcano Flashcards

1
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What is our case study for a supervolcano?

A

Yellowstone, USA

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Where is Yellowstone?

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Northwest USA

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Is Yellowstone on a plate boundary?

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No, it’s above a hotspot

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How much lava will be produced by an eruption at Yellowstone?

A

10,000 km

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In what radius will everything be destroyed after an eruption at Yellowstone?

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100miles

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How much of the USA will be uninhabitable after an eruption at Yellowstone?

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Two thirds

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How many could be killed by an eruption at Yellowstone?

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87,000 (1 in 3 affected)

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How thick will the layer of ash from Yellowstone be?

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10ft thick

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When was the last eruption of Yellowstone Supervolcano?

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630,000 years ago

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How much bigger will a Yellowstone eruption be in comparison to Mount St Helens?

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1,000 times bigger

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How high will the ash cloud from Yellowstone be?

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2miles

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GSHS Geog Physical Case Studies (13 decks)

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