What determines the strength of a volcanic eruption?

Answer 1

The explosiveness of a volcano is determined by two factors. The obstacles in the magma's path and the type of volcano. When there is chunks of rock and hardened magma in the vent the liquid magma builds up until it sprays out at hufe ferocity. If there is little or no debris then the magma simply spews out. As for the type of volcano when the tectonic plates move apart it forms a row of GENTLE volcanoes but when they crash together the volcanoes are much more explosive.

Answer 2

The silica of were the volcano erupts usually is what determines if a volcano is explosive or non-explosive. If the silica content is low that means the volcano will be non-explosive and if the silica content is high the volcano will most likely be explosive.

Answer 3

The strength of a volcanic eruption is determined by the amount of gas, magma viscosity, and water content within the magma chamber. Higher gas content and lower viscosity lead to more explosive eruptions, while lower gas content and higher viscosity result in less explosive eruptions. The presence of water can also lead to steam-driven eruptions.

Answer 4

The temperature, the pressure, and the type of magma. High silicate magmas generally erupt explosively.

Answer 5

The material inside the volcano.(;

Answer 6

The material inside the volcano.