Supervolcano (Yellowstone, USA) Flashcards
1
Q
Where
A
Yellowstone, North America
2
Q
Why
A
Magma is shifting and colder is rising up
3
Q
Size
A
Magma chamber is 80km long, 4km wide and 8km deep
4
Q
Previous eruptions
A
2.3 million
2 million
630,000
5
Q
Destruction
A
20,000km^2
Within 2000km radius, everything covered in 15cm of ash
87,000 deaths
6
Q
How many would die
A
87000
1 in 3 effected would die
7
Q
Effects
A
Transport Electricity Water Farming Global climate
8
Q
Basin name
A
Norris Geysner basin
9
Q
How much has ground moved
A
Risen by 70cm in places
10
Q
UK reaction
A
Ash would reach in 5 days after eruption
