Yellowstone Supervolcano Flashcards
1
Q
How many people could die as a result of the eruption?
A
87,000 in the short term, countless in the long term
2
Q
How much ash would be released?
A
A 15cm covering everywhere
3
Q
What would happen globally?
A
The world would be put into a volcanic winter.
4
Q
What area would be most affected by the eruption?
A
The large proportion of North America would be covered in debris
5
Q
Where is the volcano located?
A
Yellowstone national park, primarily in Wyoming but also stretches into Idaho and Montana.
6
Q
What is the main differences between a normal volcano and a Supervolcano?
A
Supervolcanos have a large crater called a ‘Caldera’ which is sometimes over 10 miles across and is set several metres into the ground with steep sides.
