Eruptions of shield volcanoes fed by mafic magma tend __.
A) to be violent and potentially dangerous events
B) to be explosive but short-lived
C) not to be explosive or particularly dangerous
D) to result in the expulsion of vast amounts of tephra
E) to cover the surrounding landscape in ash

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Shield volcanoes fed by mafic magma have low viscosity lava that flows easily, resulting in gentle eruptions that are not explosive or particularly dangerous.

Eruptions of Shield Volcanoes Fed by Mafic Magma Tend __