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What is the likely impact that a supervolcanic eruption might have?
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It could wipe out a large chunk of our population and even cause other species to go extinct. Scientists refer to this an an Extinction Level Event (E.L.E.) and is something that we should all be aware of. The last time a supervolcano erupted, 99% of the world's human population was wiped out leaving us with only 2,000 breeding pairs. In other words, it is THE CLOSEST TO EXTINCTION MAN HAS EVER GOTTEN.
Sadly, if it has happened in the past, it is likely to happen again. So it's not a question of if; it's a question of WHEN.
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What other countries might be affected of Yellowstone erupts?
The closest and most likely to be effected is Canada. The wind is likely to carry ash toward either Mexico or to the Caribbean countries. If the eruption is large enough, all countries in the northern hemisphere would likely be affected by the climatic impact.
Was vesuvius eruption the same as 20 nuclear bombs?
it might or might no be, one would have to know the yields of the 20 bombs as well as which eruption of vesuvius you are asking about. there is no such thing as a "typical" nuclear bomb yield or volcanic eruption.
What kinds of unusual activity might be noticed before a volcanic eruption?
no there were not
What might happen if a major volcanic eruption occurred every year?
Global temperatures might cool by several degrees
An object that might impact a planet?
pluto
What other countries might be affected of Yellowstone erupts?
The closest and most likely to be effected is Canada. The wind is likely to carry ash toward either Mexico or to the Caribbean countries. If the eruption is large enough, all countries in the northern hemisphere would likely be affected by the climatic impact.
How many people died from heimaey eruption?
The Heimaey eruption might have caused problems, but no one died.
Was vesuvius eruption the same as 20 nuclear bombs?
it might or might no be, one would have to know the yields of the 20 bombs as well as which eruption of vesuvius you are asking about. there is no such thing as a "typical" nuclear bomb yield or volcanic eruption.
Which enlightenment scientist observed the circular impact craters on the Moon and considered that they might have been built by a civilization?
This is most likely William Herschel.
What effect might a volcanic eruption have on a climate or weather?
Polution maybe?
What kinds of unusual activity might be noticed before a volcanic eruption?
no there were not
What might happen if a major volcanic eruption every year?
Global temperatures might cool by several degrees
Is it 100 percent impossible for Edinburgh volcano to erupt?
Arthur's Seat in Ediburgh is an extinct volcano so it is virtually impossible for it to erupt. I wouldn't say it is totally impossible because something unforeseen could occur which might trigger an eruption, like a strike on it by a nuclear missile of an asteroid impact, but this is incredibly unlikely. The odds of an eruption are probably 99.9999% recurring
What eruption of pyroclastic material was the most devastating?
That would be a matter of opinion, but a reasonable choice might be the eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed and buried Pompei in 76 CE.
What might happen if a major volcanic eruption occurred every year?
Global temperatures might cool by several degrees
What are 2 things that might happen to warn us that a volcanic eruption could occur?
maybe the smoke and the lava. that might be a clue. even animals can be a sign of an eruption, animals leave the area and seek refuge in a safer area.
Why might part of an eruption columns collapse to a pyroclastic flow?
The eruption column may collapse due to decreasing gas content in the magma or failure of the column to entrain enough air.
