Supervolcano
A supervolcano is a volcano capable of producing an eruption of magnitude eight on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI), which indicates an enormous eruptive event. These eruptions release more than 1,000 km³ of magma and are characterized by massive pyroclastic flows that can cover large areas. The term “supervolcano” does not have a precise scientific definition but is used to describe volcanoes with the potential for extraordinarily devastating effects.
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- Located just northeast of Melbourne, Australia.
- One of Australia’s largest known eruptions from the Devonian era.
- Characterized by a massive collapsed caldera spanning approximately 27 kilometers.
- Detailed in a video titled “The 30km-Wide Supervolcano Victoria Never Talks About” by OzGeology. ek0ASprm3Mw?si=XcRdMVEzTSchaxN7
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