Supervolcanoes and Their Impacts

Yellowstone National Park, known for its natural beauty, harbors a super volcano capable of catastrophic eruptions. Such eruptions have occurred in the past, like Mount Toba's 70,000 years ago, which nearly wiped out humanity. The super volcano beneath Yellowstone could have similar global impacts. Monitoring efforts are ongoing, but predicting eruptions remains uncertain. NASA proposes a geoengineering solution to cool the magma chamber, though it carries risks of triggering an eruption.

What lies beneath Yellowstone National Park that poses a significant threat?

• A large oil reserve

• A super volcano

• A massive cave system

• A hidden ocean

What is the potential impact of a super volcanic eruption on North America?

• It would cause minor earthquakes

• It would create new landforms

• It would increase tourism

• It would blanket the continent in ash

How much food reserve does the world have in case of a global catastrophe?

• One year

• Six months

• Two months

• One month

Which super volcanic eruption occurred 70,000 years ago?

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Krakatoa

• Mount Toba

• Mount St. Helens

What was the impact of the Mount Toba eruption on human population?

• It had no significant impact

• It caused a population boom

• It nearly wiped out humanity

• It led to technological advancements

How many super volcanoes currently exist on Earth?

• 25

• 18

• 10

• 5

What is the current status of the Yellowstone super volcano?

• It has been neutralized

• It is being closely monitored

• It is erupting

• It is dormant and not monitored

Which organization is working on a solution to prevent a Yellowstone eruption?

• The Department of Defense

• NASA

• The Geological Society

• The Environmental Protection Agency

What is the proposed method to cool the magma chamber beneath Yellowstone?

• Injecting cold air

• Using ice blocks

• Injecting water

• Using solar panels

What is a potential risk of NASA's geoengineering plan?

• It could cause earthquakes

• It could set off the eruption

• It could increase volcanic activity

• It could cause flooding