Yellowstone Flashcards by Elise Marshall

Q

What happened in 1999

A

700m buldge

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Q

When was the last eruption

A

640,000mya

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Q

How big is the magma chamber

A

25,000km^3, of which 8000=eruptable

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How big would the ash cloud be

A

40-50km high

Mt.St.Helens= 20km

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How much of America will be directly affected?

A

75%

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How much would be totally destroyed

A

10,000km2

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Q

How many deaths

A

87,000

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What will happen to the UK

A

5 days later

Fall 12*c

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What will happen to the tropics

A

Fall 15*c

Failure monsoon rains-40%pop. Starving

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