10 Questions
Where was the Yellowstone hotspot located 15 million years ago?
Nevada/Oregon border
What is the current location of the Yellowstone hotspot?
Above Pocatello, Idaho
How long has the Yellowstone hotspot been active?
15 million years
In what direction has the Yellowstone hotspot moved over time?
Northeast
Where was the Yellowstone hotspot located 11 million years ago?
Fully in Idaho
What percentage of the hotspot remains in Idaho?
One third
When was the Yellowstone hotspot located above Pocatello?
10 million years ago, and further north and east from its previous position
In what time period did the Yellowstone hotspot move further northeast?
4-6 million years ago
What is the Yellowstone hotspot an example of?
An exception to the rule of volcanic activity
What can be traced from the Yellowstone hotspot on the North American Plate?
Volcanic activity
Test your knowledge on the formation process of supercontinents, early continents, and the composition of the Earth's crust. Explore topics like basaltic rock, felsic continents, greenstone, and the formation of the Canadian Shield.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
