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Table 1 The minimum and maximum magnitude values for each VEI classification in the LaMEVE database as well as the mean magnitude with associated variance

From: Global database on large magnitude explosive volcanic eruptions (LaMEVE)

VEI

Count

Min. mag.

Max. mag.

Mean mag.

Variance

4

595

4

6

4.4

0.14

5

533

4.4

6.9

5.3

0.13

6

258

5

7.5

6.3

0.13

7

107

5.9

8.4

7.2

0.14

8

21

7.8

8.8

8.2

0.06

  1. The mean magnitude value is entered as an estimate of magnitude when only VEI is reported.