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Will yellowstone erupt more in the future because of plate tectonics?
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∙ 11y ago
There is no way of knowing, but it is not very likely. Unlike most volcanoes, the Yellowstone volcano is the result of a hot spot rather than a plate boundary. Even if plate tectonics did alter the behavior, the change would take place over the course of millions of years.
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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.
Why will the Yellowstone vocano erupt in your lifetime?
There is no reason to believe Yellowstone will erupt any time in the next century.
Will yellowstone really erupt in the year 2012?
I consider an eruption in Yellowstone in 2012 VERY unlikely, mostly because it's now 2013.
If Yellowstone would erupt, will it reach Arizona?
no
Do Plate tectonics effect earths climate?
Yes, because it can make a volcano erupt which will shoot up ash into the air.
Why can volcanoes erupt at any season?
Because climate has no affect on volcanoes. Issues like plate tectonics are more influential.
Why can volcanoes erupt any season?
Because climate has no affect on volcanoes. Issues like plate tectonics are more influential.
What makes Hawaiian volcanoes erupt?
Nature. with plate tectonics and stuff
When well yellow stone erupt?
Scientists do not know exactly when Yellowstone will erupt. Most likely in a few million years or so (estimate).
What information do earthquakes provide about the earth and plate tectonics?
well, when the valcano erupt it makes new land . the mmoving of the tectonics causes the eruption of the volcano.
Did the Yellowstone Volcano erupt?
Yes. It erupted 3 time in the last 2.1 million years
Will Yellowstone super volcano erupt in 2012?
It is extremely unlikely. Currently, there is no indication that something is developing.
