Asked by
Aldair Rodriguez
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Ash layers from the three most recent caldera-forming eruptions at Yellowstone 2.1, 1.3, and 0.64 million years ago) stretch:
A) from Wyoming to Colorado
B) from California to Washington, D.C
C) from one side of Yellowstone National Park to the other
D) from Canada to Mexico
Caldera-forming Eruptions
Volcanic eruptions that create large, basin-shaped depressions called calderas, formed by the collapse of a volcano into emptied magma chambers.
Ash Layers
Stratified deposits resulting from the settling of volcanic ash ejected during volcanic eruptions, which can cover large areas and form distinctive markers in the geological record.
Yellowstone
A renowned national park in the United States known for its wildlife, geothermal features, and the Yellowstone supervolcano.
- Comprehend the effects of volcanic eruptions on societies and their historical settings.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the effects of volcanic eruptions on societies and their historical settings.