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Yosemite National Park does not actually contain a volcano, but Yellowstone National Park does. It is an extremely active volcano, and it is still uncertain when it will erupt again but it has been hundreds of thousands of years.
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How long does it take for an volcano to erutp?
It varies from volcano to volcano. The super volcano under Yellowstone National Park erupts an average of once every 600,000 years. Others may erupt once, then go extinct. Others may erupt once a century.
The last volcano to erupt in California?
The last volcano to erupt in California was Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park in 1915. This eruption lasted for three years and drastically changed the landscape of the area.
Is the Yosemite actually a super volcano?
Yellowstone National Park is a super volcano. Yellowstone is over a "hot spot" which is why there are geysers there. The hot spot blew millions of years ago leaving a caldera where the geysers are. Yellowstone is a volcano but do not go expecting an eruption unless you can wait a few million years.
What is A volcano that has not erupted recently but May also do so in the future?
This is described as a dormant volcano (neither active nor extinct).
Which US volcano is the most likely to erupt in your lifetime?
Any of the volcanoes around Portland and Seattle could blow at any time. In Alaska, volcanoes are erupting quite regularly. It is really difficult to tell which US volcano is likely to erupt, next. But . . . Mt. Rainier, in the Seattle area, is expected to erupt in our lifetimes, and the immense volcano in and under Yellowstone Park could erupt at any time. There are a couple of volcanos in northern California that could erupt, as well.
What volcano is the best super volcano?
The best super volcano is most likely the "hidden" volcano in Yellowstone park.
How long does it take for an volcano to erutp?
It varies from volcano to volcano. The super volcano under Yellowstone National Park erupts an average of once every 600,000 years. Others may erupt once, then go extinct. Others may erupt once a century.
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 the Yellowstone attraction old faithful a super volcano?
The entire park of Yellowstone rest on a super volcano
The last volcano to erupt in California?
The last volcano to erupt in California was Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park in 1915. This eruption lasted for three years and drastically changed the landscape of the area.
Is the Yosemite actually a super volcano?
Yellowstone National Park is a super volcano. Yellowstone is over a "hot spot" which is why there are geysers there. The hot spot blew millions of years ago leaving a caldera where the geysers are. Yellowstone is a volcano but do not go expecting an eruption unless you can wait a few million years.
What is A volcano that has not erupted recently but May also do so in the future?
This is described as a dormant volcano (neither active nor extinct).
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.
What is the problem with rock stream in Yellowstone?
Its because of the super volcano under Yellowstone park
What is under Yellowstone Park?
A few miles under Yellowstone is an enormous magma chamber associated with a supervolcano.
Is Yosemite national park a volcano?
No, it's main feature -- Yosemite Valley -- was created due to glacial erosion.
Which US volcano is the most likely to erupt in your lifetime?
Any of the volcanoes around Portland and Seattle could blow at any time. In Alaska, volcanoes are erupting quite regularly. It is really difficult to tell which US volcano is likely to erupt, next. But . . . Mt. Rainier, in the Seattle area, is expected to erupt in our lifetimes, and the immense volcano in and under Yellowstone Park could erupt at any time. There are a couple of volcanos in northern California that could erupt, as well.
