Ch. 5 Volcanoes Flashcards
1
Q
Viscosity
A
resistance to flow
2
Q
Effusive Eruptions
A
Lava flows steadily from volcano to ground. Low viscosity, volatile and gas content. Consists of mafic magma.
3
Q
Explosive Eruptions
A
Violent volcanic eruptions. Consists of intermediate to felsic magma (though felsic is much more damaging than intermediate). Higher viscosity, volatile, and gas content.
