Volcanic Eruption LEDC + Supervolcano Flashcards
1
Q
What is the case study for a volcanic eruption in a LEDC?
A
Montserrat
2
Q
What date did Montserrat erupt?
A
25th June 1997
3
Q
Where is Montserrat?
A
Caribbean Sea
4
Q
What type of plate boundary is Montserrat on?
A
Destructive
5
Q
Name the two plates that meet at Montserrat
A
North American
Caribbean
6
Q
What kind of volcano is chances peak?
A
Composite
7
Q
How many people died due to eruption of Montserrat?
A
19
8
Q
Name one physical effect of Montserrat
A
Volcanic ash has improved the soil
9
Q
What is the case study for a SUPERVOLCANO?
A
Yellowstone
10
Q
Where is Yellowstone?
A
USA
11
Q
How much bigger will a yellow stone eruption be in comparison to Mt St. Helens?
A
1000x bigger
12
Q
How high will the ash cloud from yellowstone be?
A
100 miles
