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Volcanic eruptions are classified on the Volcanic Explosivity index, which is based on parameters such as the amount of material erupted and the height of the eruption column.
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How do scientists classify mount kilauea?
scientists classify Mount Kilauea as a shield volcano
What are the three things scientists use to classify a volcano?
There is no easy answer to this question, as scientists classify volcanoes in several different ways, including size, shape, explosivity, lava type, and tectonic occurrence. Furthermore, these different classifications often correlate. A volcano that has very effusive eruptions, for example, is unlikely to form a stratovolcano.
Scientists hypothesize that Earth's early atmosphere was formed primarily by gases released by?
Volcano Eruptions
Does Santorini classify as a volcano?
Yes, Santorini volcano (in the island Nea Kameni) is a shield volcano.
Can you predict when volcano?
scientists are almost able to predict volcano eruptions because of all the signs we get that we can compare to what has happened before other volcanoes erupted...
Where will there be volcano eruptions?
No one can predict.Also, there will be volcano eruptions at volcanoes mostly.
How much time passes between two volcano eruptions?
It is a variable. The eruptions of a volcano are not regular.
Do volcano eruptions affect the volcano?
Yes, volcanic eruptions affect the volcano. The lava being pushed out and reforming affects the volcano's internal and external structure.
Where in the US do volcano eruptions happen?
Volcano eruptions happen in many places but they mostly occur in Hawaii.
What model helps scientists explain earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
Using a model is less hazardous than studying the volcano close up.
Kinds of volcano?
scientists classify volcanoes in four general groups, Hawaiian, Strombolian, vulcanian, and peleean
Does the moon have volcano eruptions?
no
