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Within Chile is a supervolcano which produced one of the largest explosive eruptions in the history of the planet. In the span of 72 hours, it ejected 3,500 cubic kilometers of volcanic rock. This eruption occurred several million years ago, forming a 52 kilometer wide depression in the ground known as a caldera. Although this supervolcano could be best classified as extinct, its caldera still contains two active hot springs.
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0:00 The Largest Magma Chamber on the Planet
0:27 A Supervolcano in Chile
0:52 Location of La Pacana
1:22 Geologic History
1:53 Caldera Forming Eruption
3:20 Post Caldera Lava Dome
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