There is a linear relationship between the Volcanic Explosivity Index and fatalities.

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The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) measures the explosiveness of volcanic eruptions, but there is not a direct linear relationship with fatalities because the impact on human life also depends on other factors such as population density near the volcano, the effectiveness of evacuation and disaster preparedness measures, and the nature of the eruption (e.g., pyroclastic flows, ash fall, lava flows).

There Is a Linear Relationship Between the Volcanic Explosivity Index