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Volcanic Explosive Index
FromGEO Podcast
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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Apr 21, 2023
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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
Released:
Apr 21, 2023
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