Yellowstone
Hawaii
Hot-springs
Hot-spots fun facts
100

Is it believed that Yellowstone is a super volcano?

Yes many scientist believe through years of research that Yellowstone is a super volcano.

100

When was the last eruption documented from Maunaloa? 

In 1984

100

Is the hot-springs water okay to drink?

Yes the water is perfectly safe to drink even without being filtered.

100

What is a hot-spot?

A hot spot is a place where rocks melt together to generate magma.

200

Around how many hydrothermal features can you find at Yellowstone? 

Over 10,000 hydrothermal features can be found at Yellowstone.

200

How many years did the Kilauea eruption last? 

35 years 

200

In what year was hot-springs first discovered? 

In 1541

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How does a hot-spots geographical formation form?

Through the process of convection.

300

Around how many years ago was Yellowstone believed to have had been discovered?

Over 640,000 years ago.

300

Who is responsible for the establishment of the two world famous volcano's? 

J.Tuzo Wilson or Mr.Wilson

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In what year did Andrew Jackson designate Hot-springs as the first ever federal reservation?

In 1832

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What happens to a volcano when the process of seafloor spreading takes place.

The volcano's slowly over time move away from the hot-spots and eventually the volcano's go extinct.

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