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Volcanic Explosive Index

April 21, 2023 Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com Season 4 Episode 58
Volcanic Explosive Index
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GEO Podcast
Volcanic Explosive Index
Apr 21, 2023 Season 4 Episode 58
Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com

In this episode, I talk about the Volcanic Explosive Index (VEI) and how that logarithmic scale is used to rate eruptions.  It is based on the amount of material ejected, the size of the eruption plume and the length of the eruption.

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In this episode, I talk about the Volcanic Explosive Index (VEI) and how that logarithmic scale is used to rate eruptions.  It is based on the amount of material ejected, the size of the eruption plume and the length of the eruption.

Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out!

Support the Show.