You might have heard that supereruptions are VEI 8 events, right at the top of the scale. Could there ever be a magnitude 9 eruption?
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South American Supervolcanoes: Pastos Grandes
Say “supervolcano” and most of us think of Yellowstone — a smoldering but scenic giant. Geologists, however, look to the Central Andes, where these great
Toba
For all we know, the YTT supereruption at Toba did happen on June 16, 70,000-and-something, B.C. Let’s say, then, that today is the 74th millennial
Guest Video: The Sierra Madre Occidental
Let’s go on a Sunday morning train ride (paying particular attention to the mountains): Note: You might have difficulty seeing this video here; it worked
