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One of the super-eruptions from the Yellowstone hotspot-track, defined as the Castleford Crossing eruption, have been reported by researchers, and this particular event produced a volcanic sheet that covers approximately 14,000 square kilometers – an area the size of Connecticut – in southern Idaho.

Yellowstone Hotspot Track: Ancient Super-Eruptions Much More Powerful Than Expected

MessageToEagle.com | March 28, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – Ancient super-eruptions in Yellowstone Hotspot track ‘significantly larger’ than expected, according to a new study. International team led by researchers from the University of Leicester has identified