Geography | Yellowstone Caldera

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Some flash cards on the case study of Yellowstone for any super volcano questions which may occur on the exam.
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When was the last eruption? 630,000 million years ago.
How big is the caldera? 55km by 80km wide.
Is the next eruption expected to be minor or severe? Severe.
Name one positive of Yellowstone. Attracts tourists.
What is a caldera? A depression formed by a super volcano.
How many eruptions have happened in the past 3 million years? 3.
Are eruptions at a super volcano more frequent or less frequent? Less frequent.
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