Impact of Hyper Eruption Events

Impact of Hyper Eruption Events

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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Emma Peterson

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The video explores the catastrophic impact of a hypothetical hyper eruption at Yellowstone National Park. It describes the immediate devastation, including shock waves, oil terminal explosions, and the collapse of natural landmarks. The global media response and the formation of a massive mushroom cloud are highlighted. The video also explains the difference in travel speeds between seismic and sound waves, concluding with the rapid end of the eruption and the formation of a large crater.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hyper eruption, as described in the video?

A massive volcanic explosion larger than any recorded

A small volcanic eruption

A type of earthquake

A meteor impact event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far did the shockwave from the hyper eruption travel?

400 miles

260 miles

500 miles

100 miles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural formations were destroyed in Arches National Park due to the seismic shock?

Sandstone arches

Forests

Rivers

Mountains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the global reaction to the hyper eruption event?

It was considered a hoax initially

It was seen as a minor event

It was celebrated as a natural wonder

It was ignored by the media

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high did the mushroom cloud from the eruption reach?

20 miles

10 miles

50 miles

100 miles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phenomenon was created in Lake Yellowstone due to the eruption?

A whirlpool

A flood

A tsunami

A drought

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take for the sound of the eruption to reach Salt Lake City?

22 minutes

10 minutes

30 minutes

5 minutes

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