Volcanic eruptions are likely to be more explosive for magmas that have ____.
A) high viscosity and a low amount of volatiles
B) high viscosity and a high amount of volatiles
C) low viscosity and a high amount of volatiles
D) low viscosity and a low amount of volatiles
E) any viscosity with a high amount of volatiles
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