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There are 27 known eruptions of Yellowstone over the last 2.1 million years, with three super eruptions (2.1 million years, 1.3 million years, and 640,000 years ago). The last known eruption was 70,000 years ago. It threw out 2,500 cubic kilometers of ash.
Three extremely large explosive eruptions have occurred at Yellowstone in the past 2.1 million years with a recurrence interval of about 600,000 to 800,000 years. More frequent eruptions of basalt and rhyolite lava flows have occurred before and after the large caldera-forming events.
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Name the super volcano's in the world?
Yellowstone caldera Long valley caldera La Garita eruption Toba eruption Taupo eruption Scafells eruption
Did the Yellowstone volcano erupt in 1-12-2009?
There is no record of the Yellowstone volcano erupting on January 12, 2009. The volcano has not had a major eruption for about 640,000 years, but it does experience minor volcanic activity such as geysers and hot springs.
Did anyone die after the eruption of Yellowstone volcano?
No. The last time Yellowstone erupted there were no people around to be affected.
Why did the Yellowstone super volcano erupt in your lifetime?
There is no record of the Yellowstone super volcano erupting in recent history, including in my lifetime. The last major eruption at Yellowstone occurred about 640,000 years ago.
Will a volcano eruption destroy the entire US?
It is beleived that Yellowstone has the capability to do so.
When did yellow stone volcano erupt?
The last major eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano occurred around 640,000 years ago. Since then, there have been smaller eruptions and geothermal activity in the region.
How much overdue is the super volcano eruption in Yellowstone national park?
It is difficult to predict exactly when a super volcano eruption at Yellowstone National Park may occur. Geologists continue to monitor signs of volcanic activity, but there is currently no imminent threat of eruption. The last super eruption was around 640,000 years ago, so it could be hundreds or thousands of years before the next one.
How many minutes did the Yellowstone Volcano last for?
The Yellowstone Volcano did not last very long. It lasted for about a minute.
Will the eruption of Yellowstone affect Singapore?
The eruption of the Yellowstone super volcano is generally accepted to be inevitable. So, when the super volcano does erupt, it is likely to be an ELE (Extinction Level Event). It is likely to end most if not all life on Earth. Even life in Singapore.
Is the Yellowstone volcano quiet explosive or both?
Yes. The Yellowstone volcano has produced several VEI-8 eruptions, the most explosive level of eruption possible.
What is the eruption type for Yellowstone vocano?
The Yellowstone volcano is classified as a supervolcano and its eruption type is known as a caldera-forming eruption, where vast amounts of magma are released, causing the overlying land to collapse and creating a large crater, or caldera.
How old is Yellowstone's volcano when did it become an active volcano?
The Yellowstone volcano is about 2.1 million years old. It's first major eruption dates to that time. The volcano is the latest in a series that formed from the same hot spot starting about 16 million years ago.
