What specific topics regarding a Yellowstone super-eruption are discussed in the video featuring Jesse Weber and Kenneth Befus?
The discussion covers the science behind the Yellowstone supervolcano, latest worst-case scenario research, potential warning signs, the timeline and devastating impacts of a mega-eruption (including ashfall, infrastructure collapse, food shortages, and global climate effects), and the likelihood of such an eruption occurring soon.
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Who is the guest expert on the Hot Take episode with Jesse Weber discussing the Yellowstone supervolcano?
Kenneth Befus, who is an associate professor of practice in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin.
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What specific devastating impacts would a Yellowstone super-eruption cause if it were to occur?
A mega-eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano could lead to devastating impacts including ashfall, infrastructure collapse, food shortages, and global climate effects.
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