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There were or are several "super" volcanoes. These are not called this by people who study volcanoes. The following had VEI-8 eruptions with massive events:
Lake Toba in Sumatra (It is thought by some that this caused our human species to be nearly wiped out.)
Yellowstone in Idaho and Wyoming (has had 4 VEI-8 eruptions)
Pacana Caldera in Chile
Taupo in New Zealand (has had at least 2)
Glencoe in Scotland, Cerro Galan in Argentina
La Garita Caldera in Colorado.
Below is a list of VEI-8-6:
There are several super volcanoes in the world
- Yellowstone - Wyoming, USA
- Long Valley - California, USA
- Valles Calderas - New Mexico, USA
- Lake Toba - North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Taupo Volcano - North Island, New Zealand
- Aira Caldera - Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan
- Siberian Traps - Russia.
- Laacher See - Germany
- La Garita Caldera - Colorado, USA
- Kikaki Caldera - Osumai Islands, Japan
- Mount Aso - Island of Kyushu, Japan
- Mount Tambora - Sumbwawa Island, Indonesia
- Campi Flegrei - Naples, Italy
- Baekdu Mountain - Borders of China and North Korea
- Whakamaru - North Island, New Zealand
- Snowdonia - Wales, United Kingdom
- Lake District - England, United Kingdom
- Glencoe - Scotland, United Kingdom
- Cerro Galan - Catamarca Province, Argentina
- Bennett Lake Volcanic Complex - British Columbia/Yukon, Canada
- Macauley Island - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
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How is popocatepetl different from other volcanoes?
It is a super volcano, which is basically super big and super powerful
How fast do volcanoes grow?
super fast
How is the distribution of super volcanoes different to that of a typical volcano?
A typical volcano lies on the destructive plate margins. Super volcanoes are not; they're kind of placed randomly in the middle of plates.
Where would you find the most active volcanoes in the US?
volcanoes are in everywhere but you will find it now
The important of volcanoes?
Volcanoes are large formations that having an opening where gases and lava can escape out of the Earth's magma chamber. Some types of volcanoes are shield volcanoes, super volcanoes, and mud volcanoes. The largest volcano based on height is Tamu Massif.
How is popocatepetl different from other volcanoes?
It is a super volcano, which is basically super big and super powerful
How fast do volcanoes grow?
super fast
How is the distribution of super volcanoes different to that of a typical volcano?
A typical volcano lies on the destructive plate margins. Super volcanoes are not; they're kind of placed randomly in the middle of plates.
What is the biggist volcano in the world?
If you include super-volcanoes, Yellowstone.
Do you find volcanoes at a hot spot?
Yes, it is not uncommon to find volcanoes at hot spots.
Can you find any volcanoes in north America?
yes you can find volcanoes in north America
Where would you find the most active volcanoes in the US?
volcanoes are in everywhere but you will find it now
The important of volcanoes?
Volcanoes are large formations that having an opening where gases and lava can escape out of the Earth's magma chamber. Some types of volcanoes are shield volcanoes, super volcanoes, and mud volcanoes. The largest volcano based on height is Tamu Massif.
Is the desert a common place to find volcanoes?
It is not uncommon to find volcanoes in some deserts. The Chihuahuan Desert has a number of extinct and dormant volcanoes.
What would you expect to find composite volcanoes on Mars?
What would you expect to find composite volcanoes on Mars? Explain why.
Is Yellowstone made up of many volcanoes?
No one big super volcano :)
Where else can you find volcanoes other than earth?
you can only find volcanoes on the inner planets: that are Venus, mercury and mars
