How do scientists indicate the power of a volcanic eruption?
A) Viscosity charts
B) Volcanic Explosivity Index
C) Hawaiian volcanic index
D) Dissolved gas charts
E) Volcanic Eruptive Indicator

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Scientists indicate the power of a volcanic eruption using the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI). It ranks eruptions based on factors such as ash plume height, volume of ejecta, and duration of the eruption. The scale ranges from 0 to 8, with 8 being the most powerful and rarest type of eruption.

How Do Scientists Indicate the Power of a Volcanic Eruption