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It is believed that 2.1 million years ago, Yellowstone 'Supervolcano' did erupt, it then erupted a second time and the last time it erupted was 640,000 years ago.
In 2008, scientists measured high seismic activity showing that Yellowstone could potentially erupt again but hopefully not any time soon.
But in proper answer to your question, Yellowstone spewed lava last 70,000 years ago and its most recent super-eruption was 640,000 years ago. Scientists say it is overdue for another eruption but this is all we know so far.
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What is a hot spot volcano?
A hot spot volcano is a volcano that forms over a persistent source of magma known as a hot spot, which is usually located beneath the Earth's crust. These volcanoes are often isolated and can produce large volumes of basaltic lava. Examples include the Hawaiian Islands and Yellowstone National Park in the United States.
What is a volcano at a hot spot?
Kilauea
Why do volcanoes at a hot spot eventually become extinct?
The plate that the volcano is on moves while the hot spot does not. The volcano is eventually carried away from the hot spot and no longer has a source of magma.
Is kilauea volcano a hot spot?
Yes, Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is considered a hot spot volcano. This means it is formed by a mantle plume beneath the Earth's crust, creating a source of heat and molten rock that erupts to the surface.
Where is the mantle hot spot?
The mantle hot spot is located beneath the Earth's lithosphere, usually at the boundary between the mantle and the core. Hot spots are areas where magma from the mantle rises and generates volcanic activity on the Earth's surface. Examples of hot spots include Hawaii and Yellowstone.
Is Yellowstone on a convergent or divergent boundery?
Neither. The Yellowstone volcano is associated with a hot spot, not a plate bounndary.
What plate boundary is associated with volcano Yellowstone caldera?
The Yellowstone caldera is associated with a hot spot, not a plate boundary.
What is an example of a hot-spot volcano?
The Hawaiian islands, Iceland, and Yellowstone are three examples of hot spots.
What are Yellowstone volcano's?
The Yellowstone volcano is well withing the boundaries of the North American plate. It formed over a hot spot rather than a plate boundary.
How old is Yellowstone's volcano when did it become an active volcano?
The Yellowstone volcano is about 2.1 million years old. It's first major eruption dates to that time. The volcano is the latest in a series that formed from the same hot spot starting about 16 million years ago.
What is a hot spot volcano?
A hot spot volcano is a volcano that forms over a persistent source of magma known as a hot spot, which is usually located beneath the Earth's crust. These volcanoes are often isolated and can produce large volumes of basaltic lava. Examples include the Hawaiian Islands and Yellowstone National Park in the United States.
When was Yellowstone supervolcano formed?
The Yellostone volcano as it currently is formed about 2.1 million years ago. The hot spot that produced it has produced a chain of supervolcanoes, all of which are extinct apart from the current one in Yellowstone. This hot spot appears sto have started forming such volcanoes about 15 million years ago.
What is Yellowstone formed on?
A hot spot in the Earth's mantle.
Is the hot spot near Mount Vesuvius the biggest in the world?
Vesuvius is a explosive subduction volcano, not a hot spot volcano.
What is a volcano at a hot spot?
Kilauea
What type of volcano is formed at a hot spot?
A shield volcano
Why do volcanoes at a hot spot eventually become extinct?
The plate that the volcano is on moves while the hot spot does not. The volcano is eventually carried away from the hot spot and no longer has a source of magma.
