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The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)of the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in April 2010 was

  1. 1

  2. 7

  3. 4

  4. 3
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Explanation

The Eyjafjallajokull eruption in April 2010 had a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 4, classifying it as a cataclysmic eruption. VEI ranges from 0 to 8, with 4 representing significant explosive activity. This was sufficient to inject ash into the jet stream and disrupt air traffic across Europe.

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