What was found at the bottom of Yellowstone Lake?
What was found at the bottom of Yellowstone Lake? Under the seemingly placid waters of Yellowstone Lake lies the collapsed remains of a supervolcano that erupted 640,000 years ago.
Is it safe to swim in Yellowstone Lake?
So can you even swim in Yellowstone? The short answer is yes. The long answer is: it's pretty limited. Although there are many rivers, lakes, and springs in the park, it's very important to note that the vast majority of the waters are incredibly dangerous.
What would happen if Yellowstone erupted?
As pressure is released, gases dissolved in the magma come out of solution, turning the magma into a boiling froth. The total energy released would be equivalent to an 875,000 megaton explosion. The shockwave would kill 90,000 people. Most of the lava would fall back into the crater.
Have dinosaurs been found in Yellowstone?
A femur (thigh bone) of the early dinosaur Chindesaurus, discovered at Petrified Forest National Park. The Jurassic (201 to 145 Ma) record of dinosaurs in the NPS is largely confined to the Colorado Plateau and Yellowstone area.
Are there fish in Yellowstone Lake?
Yellowstone Lake is the largest body of water in Yellowstone National Park. The lake is 7,732 feet above sea level and covers 136 square miles with 110 miles of shoreline.