Eruption Size

433/533 Class Problem

    Rank the four eruptions below in order of their size using the criteria of Power, Magnitude, and Intensity.  Be sure to list the sources of information for the data that you use.  Add two additional historic eruptions of your own choice.

  1. Vesuvius AD 79
  2. Laki 1783
  3. Krakatau 1883
  4. Tambora 1815