high silica magma Flashcards
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high silica magma 1
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more viscous magma
2
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2
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As magma rises towards the Earth’s surface , the dissolved gases in the magma cannot escape easily
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4
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resulting in violent , explosive eruptions . generally associated with stratovolcanoes )
3
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3
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more pressure builds up until gases escape explosively