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What type of lava does Mt Etna have?

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Granitic with a high water content, resulting in powerful steam explosions during eruptions.

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Mt.Etna is an example of a Stratovolcano. This means the lava it produces is highly viscous making it slow and easy for people to get out of it's way.

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== == Mt.Etna has balsaltic lava

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basaltic lava

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Mount Etna has Basaltic Lava

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Basaltic Lava

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Basaltic lava

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