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Criteria for estimation of the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)

By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory December 2002 (approx.)
Criteria for estimation of the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)
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Criteria for estimation of the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI).  Modified from: Newhall, C.G., and Self, S., 1982, The volcanic explosivity index (VEI): An estimate of explosive magnitude for historical volcanism. Journal of Geophysical Research, v. 87, no. C2, p. 1231–1238, https://doi.org/10.1029/JC087iC02p01231.

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