Most lava temperatures are taken at volcanoes that show little or no explosive activity because ____.
A)their mafic flows give more accurate average temperatures
B)these volcanoes are extremely rare and, therefore, more interesting
C)explosive volcanoes cannot be approached safely
D)their felsic flows give more accurate average temperatures
E)these volcanoes are extremely common and, therefore, measured more frequently

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Explosive volcanoes are too dangerous to approach for temperature readings, so most measurements are taken at non-explosive volcanoes.

Most Lava Temperatures Are Taken at Volcanoes That Show Little