could a volcano split in half during an eruption

Question: could a volcano split in half during an eruption
- Keywords:
  earth,
  eruption,
  geology,
  volcano
Asked by yomasta to Audra, Fiona, Gavin, Justin, Steve on 16 Mar 2012.
- Fiona Hatch answered on 16 Mar 2012:
  
  I’ve never heard of a volcano splitting in half during an eruption. But I do know of an eruption what was so massive that the top half of the volcano blew off. I’m pretty sure if you google “super volcano” i’m sure a few sites would have more information on them.

Question: could a volcano split in half during an eruption