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Volcanic Explosivity
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Summary
Volcanic Explosivity
refers to the
Magnitude and intensity of a volcanic eruption
, characterized by the
Volume of erupted material
,
Eruption Column Height
, and duration. It is quantified using the
Volcanic Explosivity
Index (VEI), which ranges from 0 for
Non-explosive eruptions
to 8 for
Mega-colossal eruptions
, providing a
Standardized measure for comparing volcanic events
.
Concepts
Volcanic Explosivity Index
Eruption Column Height
Eruption Duration
Pyroclastic Flow
Magma Viscosity
Tephra
Plinian Eruption
Volcanic Ash
Lava Dome
Volatiles In Magma
Magma Degassing
Relevant Degrees
Volcanoes and Eruptive Phenomena 70%
Geotectonics 20%
Geochemistry 10%
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