ShortHand: What If Yellowstone Erupted?
Summary
In this "Doom Edition" of Shorthand, hosts Hannah and Cerise explore the catastrophic potential of the Yellowstone supervolcano. They explain volcanic mechanics, compare historical eruptions like Tambora and Krakatoa to Yellowstone’s VEI-8 scale, and detail the global devastation a super-eruption would cause. Despite the grim scenario, they debunk myths about imminent danger, noting the annual risk is extremely low and likely to remain dormant for millennia.
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Sponsors: Progressive and Just Food for Dogs
Intro: Podcast sales, true crime, and apocalyptic humor
Yellowstone Supervolcano: History and Geological Basics
Sponsors: BetterHelp, Progressive, and Quince
Sponsor: Just Food for Dogs and Volcano Mechanics
Historical Eruptions: St. Helens, Pompeii, and Krakatoa
Tambora Eruption and the Origin of Frankenstein
Sponsors: BetterHelp and Progressive
Supervolcanoes: Yellowstone's Past Eruptions
Scenario: The Devastating Effects of a Yellowstone Eruption
Myth Busting: Likelihood, Triggers, and Warning Signs
Conclusion: Final thoughts on the apocalypse
Outro and Sponsors: Just Food for Dogs and California Closets
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