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The most violent volcanic eruptions are found in destructive/convergent plate boundaries. 80% of the world's active volcanoes are found occur along destructive boundaries. Acid-lava and composite volcanoes also cause the most violent eruptions as the lava is viscous and the opening of the volcano is sometimes blocked by hardened lava, causing a huge massive explosion during the eruption.
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JudyThe most violent volcanic eruptions typically feature the rapid expulsion of large amounts of magma and volcanic gases from the vent, resulting in devastating pyroclastic flows, ash clouds, and lahars. These eruptions are often associated with stratovolcanoes or calderas and can cause widespread destruction over a large area.
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Only the most violent volcanic eruption feature?
Only the most violent volcanic eruptions feature a pyroclastic flow.
What is common of most volcanoes that have the most violent eruptions?
They feature magma with very high silica content.
These volcanic eruption types is the least violent?
Which of these volcanic eruption types is the least violent? B. Hawaiian A. Pelean B. Hawaiian C. Strombolian D. Plinian
What is the most violent type of volcanic eruption?
The most violent type of volcanic eruption is a Plinian eruption, characterized by a massive column of gas and volcanic ash rising high into the atmosphere. These eruptions can produce pyroclastic flows, ashfall, and volcanic bombs, causing widespread destruction and potentially impacting global climate. Examples include the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa and the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Do volcanoes have a scale magnitude?
Volcanoes don't, but volcanic eruptions do. Volcanic eruptions are rated by Colcanic Explosivity Index or VEI based on the volcume of material ejected. It ranges from VEI-0 for the non-explosive eruption of lava to VEI-8 for the most violent eruptions of supervolcanoes.
