Restless Earth Case Study - Yellowstone

Question 1

Facts about the next eruption

Answer 1

• Due to erupt in 70,000 years
• Could produce 5000km cubed of material
• Would destroy 10,000 km cubed of land

Question 2

Consequences of the next eruption

Answer 2

• 87,000 would be killed (instantly?)

- 1 in 3 would die within a 1000km radius

Question 3

Facts about the volcano itself

Answer 3

-Magma below the surface is 40km wide, 80km long and 8km deep