Question
A volcano with basaltic magma would probably _____.
erupt with a gradual lava flow
erupt with a violent pyroclastic flow
erupt with explosions of tephra
not erupt at all, but remain in the magma chamber and cool
erupt with a gradual lava flow
erupt with a violent pyroclastic flow
erupt with explosions of tephra
not erupt at all, but remain in the magma chamber and cool
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A volcano with basaltic magma would probably **erupt with a gradual lava flow**. Basaltic magma has a low viscosity, allowing it to flow easily and create relatively gentle, effusive eruptions, rather than explosive eruptions that are characteristic of more viscous magmas.