Table 1 The five most common volcano types according to our classification.

From: A review framework of how earthquakes trigger volcanic eruptions

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  1. For each type, we propose a natural example and list the possible triggering mechanisms. The three volcanic criteria are indicated with text and a diagram: (1) bright red stands for low viscosity, dark red corresponds to high viscosity, (2) a conduit extending to the surface represents open system whereas a conduit stopping at depth represents closed system, (3) the presence of a hydrothermal system is indicated by the initials “HS” and a blue region with circular arrows above the magma chamber, the lack thereof indicates absence of a hydrothermal system.
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