Difference between revisions of "Chicxulub"
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− | '''Chicxulub''' is a crater lake which fills an 28 sq mi volcanic caldera in northeastern [[Creeperopolis]] in the department of [[ | + | '''Chicxulub''' is a crater lake which fills an 28 sq mi volcanic caldera in northeastern [[Creeperopolis]] in the department of [[Xichútepa (department)|Xichútepa]]. |
− | == Eruptive | + | == Eruptive history == |
− | Chicxulub [[ | + | Chicxulub [[250 BC Chicxulub eruption|erupted in 250 BC]]. The eruption caused the destruction of the [[Proto-Creeperian civilization]] and caused famines in [[Iberia]] killing off many [[Iberian Tribes]], eventually allowing the rise of the [[Romanyan Empire]] 60 years later. The eruption was a level 7 colossal event. |
− | + | == See also == | |
− | + | *[[List of volcanoes in Creeperopolis]] | |
− | + | {{Xichútepa Department}} | |
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Latest revision as of 04:10, 1 April 2024
Chicxulub Volcano | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,480 ft (450 m) |
Naming | |
Native name | Volcan Chicxulub |
Geography | |
Location | Xichútepa, Creeperopolis |
Geology | |
Age of rock | 450,000 years |
Mountain type | Caldera |
Last eruption | 250 BC |
Chicxulub is a crater lake which fills an 28 sq mi volcanic caldera in northeastern Creeperopolis in the department of Xichútepa.
Eruptive history
Chicxulub erupted in 250 BC. The eruption caused the destruction of the Proto-Creeperian civilization and caused famines in Iberia killing off many Iberian Tribes, eventually allowing the rise of the Romanyan Empire 60 years later. The eruption was a level 7 colossal event.