Supervolcano quiz

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  • Created by: emilyem
  • Created on: 07-05-14 19:47
What is the supervolcano in Yellowstone national park called?
yellowtone caldera
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How much material does a volcano need to eject to be a supervolcano?
at least 1000 km³
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How often is there an eruption at yellowstone?
every 600,000 years
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When was the last eruption?
640,000 years ago
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How many earthquakes are there at yellowstone each year?
1000-2000
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How big is the magma chamber thought to be?
3 x new york city
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How far would pyroclastic flow travel?
100 km
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How many people would be killed from the ash cloud?
0.5 million
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How far would magma travel into the air?
50 km
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How much lava would pour out?
enough to cover the whole of the usa with a 5 inch layer
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What would the ash do to the world?
stuck in atmosphere so block sunlight, temperatures drop
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at least 1000 km³

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