The Unzen volcano (VEI of 2) in Japan in 1792 killed more people than Mt. St. Helens (VEI of 5) in 1980. Why is this?
A) The Unzen volcano was a larger eruption than Mt. St. Helens.
B) The Unzen volcano lasted longer than Mt. St. Helens.
C) The Unzen volcano emitted more gases and dust into the atmosphere than Mt. St. Helens.
D) The Unzen volcano triggered a tsunami and lahar.
E) The Unzen volcano was a more explosive eruption than Mt. St. Helens.
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