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There are several contenders for the most violent eruption of Kilauea, however they were all before recorded records on the island and have only been able to be extrapolated from the evidence left on the volcano. The one that is most understood of the explosive eruptions was the 1924. This explosive eruption from the summit caldera was most likely caused by a shallow interaction of super heated magma and ground water, as the caldera in that time was much deeper and the water table was a litle higher. This combination of a high water table and a deep caldera make Kiluaea prone to steam driven explosions from the summit. The Smithsonian Institute of Global Vlcanism has this eruption rated as a V.E.I. - 2. The eruptive column from the summit reached the altitude of the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption.
Another contender for the largest explosive eruption took place in or around 1790. This eruption was like the 1924 eruption driven by water and magma interaction, but seemd to be significantly more powerful. However without further evidence the true power and nature of the eruption will not be understood. Smithsonian Institute of Global Volcanism has the eruption rated at a V.E.I. - 4.
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What of these volcanic eruption types is the most violent?
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Only the most violent volcanic eruption feature?
Only the most violent volcanic eruptions feature a pyroclastic flow.
What was kilaueas last eruption called?
The last major eruption of Kilauea, which occurred in 2018, was called the Lower East Rift Zone eruption. This eruption began in May 2018 and lasted until September 2018, causing significant damage to the surrounding areas and prompting evacuations.
Did mount Fuji have a quiet or violent eruption?
Mt Fuji was pyroclastic flow in 1707-1708[ its last eruption ] their for it was a violent eruption.
Which of these volcanic eruption types is the most violent Plinian Hawaiian Fissure Strombolian?
The most violent type of volcanic eruption among those listed is the Plinian eruption. Plinian eruptions are characterized by high eruption columns, massive ash plumes, and volcanic explosivity index values of 4 or 5. These eruptions are named after Pliny the Younger, who described the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
What is some effects of kilaueas last eruption?
death
When was Mount Kilaueas' last eruption?
April 1st 2009April 1st 2009
Was Mt Mazama's eruption calm or violent?
The eruption of Mount Mazama that formed Crater Lake was a caldera forming eruption. This is the most violent type of volcanic eruption.
What volcanic eruption type the most violent?
Pelean
What of these volcanic eruption types is the most violent?
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Which is the volcanic eruption types is the most violent?
Pelean
Only the most violent volcanic eruption feature?
Only the most violent volcanic eruptions feature a pyroclastic flow.
What was kilaueas last eruption called?
The last major eruption of Kilauea, which occurred in 2018, was called the Lower East Rift Zone eruption. This eruption began in May 2018 and lasted until September 2018, causing significant damage to the surrounding areas and prompting evacuations.
What is Cotopaxi's' most recent eruption?
The most violent historical eruptions of Cotopaxi volcano were in 1744, 1768, and 1904, so to answer your question the most recent eruption was in 1904
Did mount Fuji have a quiet or violent eruption?
Mt Fuji was pyroclastic flow in 1707-1708[ its last eruption ] their for it was a violent eruption.
Which of these volcanic eruption types is the most violent Plinian Hawaiian Fissure Strombolian?
The most violent type of volcanic eruption among those listed is the Plinian eruption. Plinian eruptions are characterized by high eruption columns, massive ash plumes, and volcanic explosivity index values of 4 or 5. These eruptions are named after Pliny the Younger, who described the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
What is the most violent type of volcanic eruption?
Both the Pelean and Plinian eruptions are violent, and the Plinian (such as Vesuvius) are the most spectacular type. More specifically, there is a designation "ultra-Plinian" to describe highly explosive eruptions such as Kratatoa. The type of eruption that is most violent is when lava, ash and other materials are hurled into the air.
