Measuring eruptions Flashcards
1
Q
The ………………….. is used to measure the size of an eruption
A
Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)
2
Q
This can not be measured on a scientific instrument so is calculated based on a series of measurements and observations
These include:
A
Height of material ejected into the atmosphere
Volume of material
Duration of the eruption
3
Q
The scale is from 0-
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8
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