I consider an eruption in Yellowstone in 2012 VERY unlikely, mostly because it's now 2013.
Yellowstone's last magma eruption was about 70,000 years ago. The last super eruption was approximately 640,000 years ago.
No. No supervolcanoes are expected to erupt any time in our lifetimes. However, ordinary volcanoes erupt every year.
Yellowstone has a approx. 650,000 year-old cycle, and so the last major eruption was about 650,000 years ago. Therefore, the next eruption is long overdue and a major volcanic eruption is expected to occur in this century. It may be late 21st century (2070+), mid-21st century (2040+) or early 21st century (i.e. now or in the next two decades). Basically, Yellowstone will erupt that is a guarantee. Anyone guessing December 21, 2012?
The volcano of 1350BC erupted and destroyed the entire park. It caused a year long winter over most of North America from shore to shore, and even in Europe. The volcano at Yellowstone WILL erupt again; it's not an if but a when. When it blows, scientists estimate that it will destroy most of the western half of the US and probably North America and cause major weather changes across the globe.
Volcanoes can erupt at any time of year.
About 60 volcanoes erupt each year.
I have no clue
it erupted in the year 1991
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Scientists do not know when. Contrary to popular belief the volcano does not erupt at regular intervals. Scientists have not monitored the volcano for long enough to get a good idea of its general behavior. However, it is highly unlikely that it will erupt in our lifetimes.
Yes! Each year, 1,000 to 3,000 earthquakes occur within Yellowstone National Park and its surroundings. And although they're too small to be felt, they reflect the nature of the Yellowstone National Park.