Is 2012 Yellowstone eruption accurate?
While much of the plot of 2012 is purely fictional, the Yellowstone supervolcano is not simply a screenwriter’s speculation. Much of Yellowstone National Park is located on a caldera that spans approximately 45 miles and is considered one of the world’s most active geologic hot spots.
When was the last time Yellowstone erupted?
640,000+ years ago
Yellowstone Caldera The last time the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted was 640,000+ years ago. The Yellowstone eruption area collapsed upon itself, creating a sunken giant crater or caldera 1,500 square miles in area.
What volcano exploded in the movie 2012?
The Yellowstone Caldera Eruption of 2012 was a cataclysmic event marked by the eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera in Yellowstone National Park. It was one of the main disasters to occur during the 2012 Apocalypse.
Will there be warning before Yellowstone erupts?
Not long ago, geophysicists assured us we would have centuries of advanced warning before a caldera-forming eruption occurs in Yellowstone. New studies indicate volatile magma may move into eruptive position more rapidly than previously imagined, to provide decades rather than centuries of advance notice.
Does the government know when Yellowstone erupts?
“The government will not warn the people of the eruption, because it will logistically easier to handle the smaller size of survivors.”
Who was the crazy guy in 2012?
Charlie Frost is a supporting character in 2012. He was a radio host and conspiracy theorist, who accurately predicted the cataclysmic events that occured on the 21st of December in 2012.
How many years are we overdue is Yellowstone?
Even so, the math doesn’t work out for the volcano to be “overdue” for an eruption. In terms of large explosions, Yellowstone has experienced three at 2.08, 1.3, and 0.631 million years ago. This comes out to an average of about 725,000 years between eruptions.