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Scientists have no idea what the precursors (or warning signs) are of an impending supervolcanic eruption, and thus have no idea when the next supervolcano will erupt. The last two supermassive eruptions (Taupo and Tambora) occurred long, long ago (24000 and 72000 years ago), and we have no knowledge of what happened leading up to the eruptions (such as increased earthquake activity or patterns). The last three eruptions of the Yellowstone supervolcano have occurred at roughly 600,000-700,000 year intervals, and the last one took place ~640,000 years ago. It could happen soon, or not for tens of thousands of years or more.
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Will there be a supervolcano in 2012?
No. No supervolcanoes are expected to erupt any time in our lifetimes. However, ordinary volcanoes erupt every year.
Will Yellowstone erupt because of plate tectonics?
Yes. It's only a question of when, which is why the supervolcano's caldera is closely monitored.
What caused the last super volcano to erupt?
it was The Yellowstone Supervolcano and there's a super magma flow under it. I know But I'm ten
How is Yellowstone national park changeing?
There's a supervolcano underground which is overdue, its gettingm hotter, steamier, and the worst part, the volcano is rising 1cm, but how do we know, it might not erupt in years.
How large is Yellowstone's Supervolcano?
The super volcano at Yellowstone National Park is 35 miles by 45 in diameter. It is one of the largest volcanoes in the world and when it does erupt it will likely cause a mass extinction.
Is Supervolcano a word?
Yes. In fact, Yellowstone National Park is a supervolcano.
Where can one find information on a supervolcano?
One can find information about a supervolcano at Wikipedia, various websites where geologists and volcano enthusiasts gather and discuss information about supervolcano.
How is a volcano and Yellowstone different?
A volcano is a vent or reupture in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gas can erupt. Yellowstone is a national park in the United States known for its hot springs and geysers. The park is the site of a massive caldera associated with a supervolcano.
Is Mount Toba going 2 erupted?
The mount toba supervolcano last erupted some 70,000 years ago. However it is still active as indicated by the earthquakes that occurred as recently as 1922. The honest answer is we don't know, but its unlikely it will erupt soon.
Is Yellowstone unstable enough to trigger a supervolcano?
Inevitably, the Yellowstone caldera will explode as a supervolcano. Whether that will happen soon is unlikely.
Does Richard Lieberman die in Supervolcano?
No
What is a volcano in US?
The Yellowstone Supervolcano.
