Discovery channel will be re-airing its show Supervolcano

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The Discovery Channel will re-air the show "Supervolcano" on Sunday, April 10, at 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The program focuses on the potential catastrophic effects of a supervolcanic eruption at Yellowstone National Park, a hotspot for volcanic activity. Viewers express curiosity about the scientific accuracy of the show compared to its special effects. The discussion also references the Toba supervolcano in Indonesia, highlighting concerns about volcanic activity in that region.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of supervolcanoes and their geological implications
  • Familiarity with Yellowstone National Park's volcanic history
  • Knowledge of volcanic activity monitoring and research tools
  • Awareness of the impact of climate change on geological events
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  • Research the geological history of Yellowstone National Park
  • Explore the USGS resources on volcanic activity and monitoring
  • Investigate the Toba supervolcano and its historical eruptions
  • Learn about the scientific methods used to predict volcanic eruptions
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This discussion is beneficial for geologists, environmental scientists, educators, and anyone interested in the implications of volcanic activity on climate and human safety.

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Discovery channel will be re-airing its show "Supervolcano"

Just as an alert, the Discovery channel will be re-airing its show "Supervolcano" Sunday, April 10, at 8:00 PM amd 11:00 PM.

KM
 
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Kenneth Mann said:
Just as an alert, the Discovery channel will be re-airing its show "Supervolcano" Sunday, April 10, at 8:00 PM amd 11:00 PM.

KM

Is this the program on the yellow stone national park catastrophe?
 
if that thing blows up, we are goners man !
 
stoned said:
if that thing blows up, we are goners man !

yeah pretty much. With USA in ice age, and massie climate change :rolleyes:
 
time to head south to Mexico. :confused:
 
<<<is watching Dora the Explorer to freshen up on my spanish:smile:
 
Kenneth Mann said:
Just as an alert, the Discovery channel will be re-airing its show "Supervolcano" Sunday, April 10, at 8:00 PM amd 11:00 PM.

KM


thanks. :smile:

It will be interesting to see how well they stick to science, and how much is about the special effects.
 
I've got on my to watch list, should be interesting..per Ivans post
 
crap ! i don't have cable TV :cry:
 
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Crap, I don't have American TV! :wink:

if its any good, please let me know and I'll watch out for it in future.
 
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Kenneth Mann said:
Just as an alert, the Discovery channel will be re-airing its show "Supervolcano" Sunday, April 10, at 8:00 PM amd 11:00 PM.

KM


GAHH! That's today! Just means I'll have to stay up late Tuesday night to watch my other show. :wink:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
thanks. :smile:

It will be interesting to see how well they stick to science, and how much is about the special effects.

Do they have a tendency to make claims without the evidence of science to back up what they are saying?
 
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Bladibla said:
Is this the program on the yellow stone national park catastrophe?

Yellow Stone National Park catastrophe? When was this and what happened? :confused:

Would it be like the movie The Day After Tomorrow ? That would definitely not be good.
 
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hey people ! can someone make a copy of this show, and send it to me? I'm going to pay you back.
 

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Those thumbnails are CUTE!:biggrin:

I'm not sure where you could find a copy of the show.
 
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I thought it was a good show, based mostly in fact of of previous eruptions. A good reminder that no matter how much we know of these things, we still don't know enough.
And ok, I'll stop poking fun of my kids long term food stock, and their emergency water purification system.
 
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Kenneth Mann said:
Just as an alert, the Discovery channel will be re-airing its show "Supervolcano" Sunday, April 10, at 8:00 PM amd 11:00 PM.

KM

This was shown here in the UK early March:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/supervolcano/programme.shtml#truth

it may be the same programme you are going to see?

Good, but has some obvious flaws, but agian quite a good show.
 
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Yes its the same show, but it aired here in one night. The post show information was very accurate.
 
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I hear that there is another supervolcano in Indonesia (sumatra).
How close to the surface is this volcano in yellowstone, 10-20 Km ?
 
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misskitty said:
Yellow Stone National Park catastrophe? When was this and what happened? :confused:

Would it be like the movie The Day After Tomorrow ? That would definitely not be good.

It hasn't happened yet. Basically, there as been extreme volcanic activity in the Yellowstone area in the past as it is above a hotspot. If the program is like the BBC one I saw a while back, then it addresses what could happen if another large scale eruption were to occur.

http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/yvo/
 
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stoned said:
I hear that there is another supervolcano in Indonesia (sumatra).
How close to the surface is this volcano in yellowstone, 10-20 Km ?


Yes, and that one (Toba) is the one that has me most concerned now, considering the other recent activity near to it. It is shown at the following site:

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/southeast_asia/indonesia/toba.html

By the way, on the show, Yellowstone was called the largest. The info at this site seems to dispute that.

Toba last had a giant eruption about 75,000 years ago, when the Human race was still a very young species. That incident wiped out over ninety percent of the people if I recall my info correctly.

KM
 
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