Yellowstone - Supervolcano Flashcards
1
Q
What is our case study for a super volcano?
A
Yellowstone, USA.
2
Q
Where is Yellowstone?
A
North west of USA.
3
Q
Is Yellowstone on a plate boundary?
A
No.
Its above a hot spot.
4
Q
How much lava will be produced by an eruption at Yellowstone?
A
10,000km.
5
Q
In what radius will everything be destroyed after an eruption at Yellowstone?
A
100 miles.
6
Q
How much of the USA will be uninhabitable after an eruption at Yellowstone?
A
2 thirds.
7
Q
How many could be killed by an eruption at Yellowstone?
A
87,000.
3 in 1 affected.
8
Q
How thick will the layer of ash be?
A
10 ft thick.
9
Q
When was the last eruption of Yellowstone?
A
630,000 years ago.
10
Q
How much bigger will a Yellowstone eruption be in comparison to a Mt St Helen’s eruption?
A
1,000 times bigger.
11
Q
How high will the ash cloud from Yellowstone be?
A
2 miles.
