What is the largest volcano that ever erupted?

Latoya

Dear Latoya,

The largest eruption I know of was at Yellowstone about 2.2 million years ago. It produced 2,500 cubic kilometers of ash (about 2,500 times more than Mount St. Helens). Yellowstone is described in the information on hot spots.

Steve Mattox, University of North Dakota

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