Types of Earthquake - John Seach

Volcanic explosion earthquakes accompanying explosive eruptions are viewed as representing
an abrupt release of pressurized magma beneath a volcano through a vent.
The seismic magnitude of the largest event for each volcano is essentially proportional to the
cross-sectional area of the vent for vent radii ranging from 10 to 600 m.
 

Earthquake Types
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