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What is the most explosive type of volcanic eruptions?

Strombolian
Plinian
Pelean
Hawaiian
According to the Volcanic Explosivity Index, the strongest types of volcanic eruptions are Plinian/Ultra-Plinian. Some of the notable examples in that category include Lake Toba, Tambora and Krakatoa.
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40%
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native attack
volcano eruption
mass suicide
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centrifugal force of Earth rotation
magma convection
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46
48
45
43