VEI 0 (Non-explosive)
VEI 1 (Gentle)
VEI 2 (Explosive)
VEI 3 (Severe)
VEI 4 (Cataclysmic)
VEI 5 (Paroxysmal)
VEI 6 (Collosal)
VEI 7 (Ultra-Plinian)
VEI 8 (Mega-Collosal
Volcanic explosivity index scale
Discover the power of volcanic eruptions with this interactive spin wheel! The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) classifies eruptions from non-explosive to mega-colossal based on the volume of erupted materials and eruption column height. Each slice on the wheel represents a different VEI level, ranging from VEI 0 (Non-explosive) to VEI 8 (Mega-Colossal). For example, the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was a VEI 5 (Paroxysmal), while the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora was a VEI 7 (Ultra-Plinian).
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