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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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Answers by country

Strombolian
Plinian
Pelean
Hawaiian
answers
flagRepublic of Ireland
43%
50%
6%
0%
16
flagthe United Kingdom
23%
46%
12%
16%
65
flagEstonia
33%
46%
13%
6%
15
flagAustralia
39%
39%
4%
17%
23
flagSwitzerland
42%
38%
9%
9%
21
flagthe United States
23%
36%
30%
9%
85
flagUkraine
33%
33%
11%
22%
18
flagAustria
53%
30%
16%
0%
30
flagPoland
31%
29%
20%
18%
1838
flagGermany
36%
27%
23%
12%
191
flagIndia
21%
21%
21%
35%
28
flagthe Philippines
54%
0%
18%
27%
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43