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The Yellowstone Caldera, sometimes referred to as the Yellowstone Supervolcano, is a volcanic caldera and supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park in the Western United States. The caldera and most of the park are located in the northwest corner of the state of Wyoming.
20 set 2024 · Yellowstone Caldera, enormous crater in the western-central portion of Yellowstone National Park, northwestern Wyoming, that was formed by a cataclysmic volcanic eruption some 640,000 years ago. It measures approximately 30 by 45 miles (50 by 70 km), covering a large area of the park.
La caldera di Yellowstone è la caldera del supervulcano che si trova sotto il parco nazionale di Yellowstone, negli Stati Uniti d'America. La caldera si trova nel nord-ovest del Wyoming, in cui è situata la maggior parte dell'area del parco.
21 gen 2023 · The Yellowstone Caldera — the cauldron-like basin at the summit of the volcano — is so colossal that it is often called a "supervolcano," which, according to the Natural History Museum in...
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31 ago 2021 · The Yellowstone caldera was created by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 631,000 years ago. Later lava flows filled in much of the caldera, now it is 30 x 45 miles. Its rim can best be seen from the Washburn Hot Springs overlook, south of Dunraven Pass.
11 apr 2021 · Look to the east across the Yellowstone River for a gently sloping profile on the horizon, reminiscent of the shape of shield volcanoes in Hawaiʻi. With some geologic insight and a trained eye, you’ll be able to find Yellowstone’s elusive volcanic giants.
27 giu 2024 · The Yellowstone Caldera is a geological wonder, shaped by powerful volcanic and tectonic forces over millions of years. Its formation, structure, and ongoing activity have profoundly influenced the region’s topography, creating a landscape of striking beauty and geological significance.
