Supervolcano!

Task

Today you will go on a webquest to learn more about supervolcanoes! Many people are worried that the yellowstone supervolcano might erupt soon, but dont worry, most scientists do not think an eruption will happen for a very long time. 

Before you begin, watch this short video clip on supervolcanoes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRBfzlt59z0

 

Process

Use the websites at the bottom of the page to answer the following questions on supervolvanoes

1. What are the names, and locations of the 6 known supervolcanoes on planet earth?

 

2. When, and where was the last supervolcano eruption?

 

3. Why was 1816, called the year without a summer?

 

4. What are 5 negative effects of the last supervolcano eruption?

 

5. Why do some people think that the Yellowstone supervolcano might erupt soon?

 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090225161422.htm

 

https://learnodo-newtonic.com/mount-tambora-facts

 

http://www.ranker.com/list/the-world_s-6-known-supervolcanoes/analise.dubner

 

http://factsanddetails.com/indonesia/Nature_Science_Animals/sub6_8b/entry-4083.html