answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

At the temperatures found in magma water would normally be a gas, but is trapped under pressure as long as the magma is underground. When pressure is reduced enough the water vapor can bubble out of the magma very rapidly, resulting in an explosion.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How does the presence of water in magma increase the chance of an explosive eruption?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp