Volcanic Explosivity Index

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Definition

A scale for measuring the explosiveness of volcanic eruptions, which helps categorize the eruption's size based on the volume of erupted materials.

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Episode #042: Volcanic Eruptions "Upend" YD Impacts Evidence?

KosmographiaAug 19, 2020

Randall Carlson examines evidence for nanodiamonds in the Oklahoma Panhandle and discusses recent findings related to volcanic eruptions and the Younger Dryas cooling episode. He critiques a new paper linking micro-proxies to these events, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive proof against the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis. The podcast features discussions on historic flood events and geological theories tied to these phenomena.

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