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Magma that is low in silica and produces nonexplosive eruptions is called?
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That would be basaltic magma.
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What kind of eruption is produced when basaltic lava that is low in silica flows from a volcano?
quiet nonexplosive eruptionsquiet nonexplosive eruptionsquiet nonexplosive eruptions
What kind of eruption is produced when basaltic lava that is low is silica flows from a volcano?
quiet nonexplosive eruptionsquiet nonexplosive eruptionsquiet nonexplosive eruptions
What type of magma produces pahoehoe?
Magma that is low in silica flows readily and produces dark-colored lava. Therefore magma that is low in silica produces Pahoehoe lava. This is called mafic or basaltic magma.
The type of magma that often produces a violent eruptions can be described?
Thick due to high silica content.
What kind of eription is produced when basaltic lava that is low in silica flows from a volcan?
A quiet, non explosive eruption. Silica-high lava produces explosive eruptions.
Magma that is low in silica and produces nonexplosive eruptions?
Low viscosity mafic magma.
What kind of eruption is produced when basaltic lava that is low in silica flows from a volcano?
quiet nonexplosive eruptionsquiet nonexplosive eruptionsquiet nonexplosive eruptions
What kind of eruption is produced when basaltic lava that is low is silica flows from a volcano?
quiet nonexplosive eruptionsquiet nonexplosive eruptionsquiet nonexplosive eruptions
What type of magma produces pahoehoe?
Magma that is low in silica flows readily and produces dark-colored lava. Therefore magma that is low in silica produces Pahoehoe lava. This is called mafic or basaltic magma.
The type of magma that often produces a violent eruptions can be described?
Thick due to high silica content.
What kind of eription is produced when basaltic lava that is low in silica flows from a volcan?
A quiet, non explosive eruption. Silica-high lava produces explosive eruptions.
Why do volcanic eruptions differ?
The main cause of differences in volcanic eruption characteristics is due to the viscosity of the magma. High viscosity magmas are high in sticky silica which traps gas and produces explosive eruptions. Low viscosity magmas are low in silica and produce eruptions with far less energetic characteristics.
Describe how differences in magma affect volcanic eruptions?
It depends on the texture of the magma, if it is thick then it won't let the gases escape, and if it is liquidy then the gases will escape resulting in a nonexplosive eruption. If the magma is high in silica and water then it will be thick If the magma is low or has no silica or water then it will be liquidy. - Negehna 6th Grade
Does low silica magma cause explosive volcanic eruptions?
Not usually. Explosive eruptions are more often to magma with high or moderate silica levels.
Why is silica rich magma associated with explosive eruptions?
silica rich magma associated with explosive eruptions because it tends to trap water and gas bubbles :)
What type of volcanos would be the most explosive?
volcanoes that have large amounts of silica The most explosive volcanoes are stratovolcanoes with felsic magama that has a high gas content. A. Shield Volcano- these usually form at hot spots and are like the ones in Hawaii. THey are nonexplosive because the lava is very runny. This would not be the most explosive. B. Cindercone-this would probably be your best bet although they erupt only once during their liftime. They are the smallest type of volcano and have steep sides. When it explodes, it shoots out pyroclastic material. C. Composite Volcano-this is also called a stratovolcano. It has both nonexplosive and explosive eruptions. THey can have many eruptions. IF the cinder cone was not what you were looking for, then this would be your second choice.
Do silica-rich magma cause explosive eruptions?
yes
