Volcanic Eruption Types
Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)
Create a titled spreadsheet with, name, date, and block in the proper place, that
organizes these classifications of eruptions and their sub-types.
1. Magmatic eruptions
Hawaiian
Strombolian
Vulcanian
These are really important to know
Peléan
Plinian
2. Phreatomagmatic eruptions
Surtseyan
Submarine
Subglacial
3. Phreatic eruptions
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VEI number
Classification
Characteristics
Explosivity description of these type of eruptions
Plume height of these types of eruptions
Frequency of these types of eruptions
Most frequent volcanic event; name and date
Type of volcano in the event (shield, cinder, composite).
Answer these questions and post below or on back of your spreadsheet:
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Explain the method of dating a volcano. Include how old to the most recent even.
Explain how composite volcanoes are identified.
Explain the differences between sub-aerial, sub-glacial and submarine volcanoes.
What is the VEI number tell us?