The Eight Super Volcanoes

Do you know what is a Supervolcano?

A supervolcano is a volcano that has had an eruption with a volcanic explosivity index (VEI) of 8, the largest recorded value on the index. This means the volume of deposits for such an eruption is greater than 1,000 cubic kilometers (240 cubic miles).
Supervolcanoes occur when magma in the mantle rises into the crust but is unable to break through it. Pressure builds in a large and growing magma pool until the crust is unable to contain the pressure and ruptures.

Do you know where the Super Volcanoes are located?

There are 8 locations:

• Yelloswtone, USA
• Long Valley, USA
• Valles Caldera, USA
• Lake Toba, Indonesia
• Aira Caldera, Japan
• Kikai, Japan
• Campi Fligrei, Italy
• Taupo, New Zealand