Yellowstone volcano, Supervolcano in Wyoming and Idaho, United States.
The Yellowstone caldera extends 43 by 28 miles with a magma chamber stretching 80 kilometers long and 20 kilometers wide beneath the surface.
Three major eruptions occurred at Yellowstone over the past 2.1 million years, with the most recent Lava Creek eruption taking place 640,000 years ago.
Scientists from global institutions study the volcanic system through seismographs and GPS networks to monitor geological changes and assess potential activity.
Between 1,000 and 2,000 earthquakes occur annually in the Yellowstone region, with most being minor tremors that indicate regular geological activity.
The underground magma reservoir contains 4,000 cubic kilometers of volume, with only 5 to 15 percent filled with molten rock.
Location: Wyoming
Location: Idaho
Elevation above the sea: 2,805 m
GPS coordinates: 44.40000,-110.70000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
This collection brings together active volcanoes located on multiple continents, from Cotopaxi in the Ecuadorian Andes to Mount Fuji in Japan, including Vesuvius in Italy and Mauna Loa in Hawaii. Each site demonstrates different geological processes: stratovolcanoes like Mount Saint Helens and Etna produce explosive eruptions, while Hawaiian shield volcanoes generate flowing lava that can travel long distances. The selection also includes sites that have marked history through their destructive power, such as Krakatoa, whose 1883 eruption caused tens of thousands of casualties, or Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79. Other volcanoes like Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull have recently shown their ability to disrupt human activities globally. These locations offer insight into how volcanic activity shapes landscapes and influences nearby populations.
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