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Volcanic Explosivity Index Flashcards

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VEI 0

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Volume of erupted tephura: 0.0001 km3
Eruption column height: <0.1 km
Hawaiian

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VEI 1

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Volume of erupted tephura: 0.001 km3
Eruption column height:0.1-1 km
Hawaiian, Strombolian

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VEI 2

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Volume of erupted tephura: 0.01 km3
Eruption column height: 1-5 km
Strombolian, Vulcanian

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VEI 3

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Volume of erupted tephura: 0.1 km3
Eruption column height: 3-15 km
Vulcanian, Plinian

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VEI 4

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Volume of erupted tephura: 1 km3
Eruption column height: 10-25 km
Vulcanian, Plinian

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VEI 5

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Volume of erupted tephura: 10 km3
Eruption column height: >25 km
Plinian, Ultra-Plinian

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VEI 6

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Volume of erupted tephura: 100 km3
Eruption column height: >25 km
Plinian, Ultra-Plinian

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VEI 7

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Volume of erupted tephura: 1000 km3
Eruption column height: >25 km
Plinian, Ultra-Plinian

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VEI 8

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Volume of erupted tephura: 1000 km3
Eruption column height: >25 km
Ultra-Plinian

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