The volcanic explosivity index (VEI) measures size of volcanic eruptions on a scale of 0 to 8. Between 1500 and 1980, one VEI 7 eruption occurred. This was ________.

A. Mt. St. Helens in 1980
B. Mt. Pelee in 1902
C. Mt. Vesuvius in 1631
D. Tambora in 1815
E. Krakatau in 1883


Answer: D

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