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A supervolcano is a volcano that has had an eruption with a volcanic explosivity index (VEI) of 8, [1] the largest recorded value on the index. This means the volume of deposits for such an eruption is greater than 1,000 cubic kilometers (240 cubic miles). [2] Location of Yellowstone hotspot over time.
Study estimates when Yellowstone National Park's giant supervolcano will erupt again. Angeli Gabriel. January 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM.
The Yellowstone Caldera, sometimes referred to as the Yellowstone Supervolcano, is a volcanic caldera and supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park in the Western United States. The caldera and most of the park are located in the northwest corner of the state of Wyoming. The caldera measures 43 by 28 miles (70 by 45 kilometers), and postcaldera ...
The Yellowstone Plateau Volcanic Field, also known as the Yellowstone Supervolcano or the Yellowstone Volcano, is a complex volcano, volcanic plateau and volcanic field located mostly in the western U.S. state of Wyoming, but it also stretches into Idaho and Montana. [4] [5] It is a popular site for tourists. [6] Map of Yellowstone Volcano ash beds
Scientists are tracking changes at the giant supervolcano that lies under Yellowstone National Park, but there's no need to worry at the moment. “The western part of the Yellowstone caldera is ...
What distinguishes a supervolcano from an ordinary volcano is the amount of volcanic material it has ejected during past eruptions — a reflection of the volcano’s explosive power.
It is the only known supervolcano located directly on the mid-ocean ridge. Grey's Landing Supereruption 8.72 Located in southern Idaho >2,800: One of 2 previously unknown Yellowstone hotspot Supereruptions; Largest Yellowstone eruption. [24] Pacana Caldera—Atana ignimbrite 4 Chile 2,800 Forms a resurgent caldera. [25]
Scientists discover that the volcano under Yellowstone is much bigger than previously thought.