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It is an acidic magma and has a huge caldera.

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When does the Yellowstone volcano erupt?

About 1 in 730,000. Yellowstones last super volcanic eruption was approx. 640,000 years ago. It's average time between eruptions is 730,000 years. Was a Super Volcano every 600,000 to 800,000 years. That's the scientific numbers, I say maybe a little more dangerous because it erupts every 600-800 thousand years, and it has been 640 thousand already. If we start seeing increased activity and earthquakes around yellowstone then keep an eye on it, but if the volcano activity just settles down and it sleeps for another 150,000 years, don't hold your breath yet.


Is Yellowstone going to pop how big is it going to be?

There is no way to accurately predict when or if Yellowstone will have a large eruption. If it were to erupt, it could be a super-eruption, which is extremely rare and could have global consequences due to the amount of volcanic ash and gases released. However, scientific monitoring is in place to detect any potential signs of increased volcanic activity.


How big was the Lake Toba super volcano eruption?

The Lake Toba super volcano eruption occurred around 74,000 years ago and is estimated to have been a mega-colossal eruption, one of the largest in the last two million years. It is said to have released about 2,800 cubic kilometers of volcanic material into the atmosphere.


What is the origin of the Yellowstone caldera?

The Yellowstone caldera is a supervolcano located in Yellowstone National Park. It was formed by large volcanic eruptions over the past two million years, the most recent occurring approximately 640,000 years ago. The caldera is the result of the collapse of the ground following these massive eruptions.


List two ways an ash and cinder volcano different from a composite cone volcano?

I do not

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Where is mission number two in moshi monsters?

You can find Super Moshi Mission 2 (Season 1) at the Volcano.


Why does Yellowstone have hot spots?

Yellowstone National Park sits on top of a volcano caldera, approximately 28x47 miles across, formed by a hot spot (a crack in the earth's crust which brings magma up to the surface), a result of the forming of the Rocky Mountains about 50 million years ago. Geysers are a result of groundwater which is being heated by the magma underground and then, when the heat and pressure are too great, explode in an amazing display of water and steam. About 53% of the world's geysers are located in Yellowstone National Park. Other thermal features in Yellowstone include fumeroles (mostly steam, little water), hot springs, and mudpots.


Where are the two large waterfalls located at Yellowstone national park?

The Yellowstone river cuts trough the grand canyon creating two large waterfalls


When does the Yellowstone volcano erupt?

About 1 in 730,000. Yellowstones last super volcanic eruption was approx. 640,000 years ago. It's average time between eruptions is 730,000 years. Was a Super Volcano every 600,000 to 800,000 years. That's the scientific numbers, I say maybe a little more dangerous because it erupts every 600-800 thousand years, and it has been 640 thousand already. If we start seeing increased activity and earthquakes around yellowstone then keep an eye on it, but if the volcano activity just settles down and it sleeps for another 150,000 years, don't hold your breath yet.


Is Yellowstone going to pop how big is it going to be?

There is no way to accurately predict when or if Yellowstone will have a large eruption. If it were to erupt, it could be a super-eruption, which is extremely rare and could have global consequences due to the amount of volcanic ash and gases released. However, scientific monitoring is in place to detect any potential signs of increased volcanic activity.


Name two national parks that John Muir helped establish?

1. Yellowstone and Yosemite.


How far is Yellowstone national park from philadelphia?

It's about 2,150 miles by road from NYC to the east entrance of Yellowstone.


How do you get to mission three in moshi monsters?

Be sure you have completed the first two Super Moshi Missions and that you are a paid Moshi Member. Go visit Elder Furi at the Volcano.


What are popular tourist attractions in Montana?

Jackson Hole, Yellowstone are two.


Which volcano has erupted the most the last two weeks?

Kilauea volcano


What was the date that Mammoth Cave became part of the Yellowstone National Park?

Yellowstone is in Montana and Mammoth Cave is in Kentucky. They are in two different national parks in two different states, about a thousand miles apart.


How big was the Lake Toba super volcano eruption?

The Lake Toba super volcano eruption occurred around 74,000 years ago and is estimated to have been a mega-colossal eruption, one of the largest in the last two million years. It is said to have released about 2,800 cubic kilometers of volcanic material into the atmosphere.