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
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Update, February 26, 2020: Here’s the latest news on this supereruption’s possible effects on prehistoric humanity. In short — perhaps it wasn’t a bottleneck, after
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
