Supervolcanoes: Understanding the Explosivity Index

Name: Supervolcanoes: Understanding the Explosivity Index
Uploaded: 2026-04-12T15:55:33Z
Duration: 26 s
Description: Ian Oliver explains the definition of a supervolcano based on its eruption power, measured by the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) on a scale from 1 to 8. He notes that a level 8 eruption is considered an apocalyptic event.

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Ian Oliver explains the definition of a supervolcano based on its eruption power, measured by the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) on a scale from 1 to 8. He notes that a level 8 eruption is considered an apocalyptic event.