PRESENTATION OUTLINE
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Geological history:
It established in 1872 located along the continental divide within the Middle Rocky Mountains.
How it was created:
The hotspot formed in the earths mantle it pushed a large plume of magma toward the earths surface.
What was created because of that boundary:
Yellowstone's volcanoes created more than ten thousand geothermal features.
Natural hazards that affect the region:
Distant earthquakes can affect Yellowstone.
Is it still affected by plate movement:
Yes, because yellowstone sits over a huge hotspot and since it's a hotspot the North American plate moved over it.
Facts:
Over 40 major waterfalls in Yellowstone
Established in March 1,1872
Has about 300 active geysers
Has about 10,000 thermal features
Produces 3.3 million acre-feet of water every year.
96% of Yellowstone is located in Wyoming
80% of Yellowstone is forested
