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

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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.