If you were a volcanologist, which type of magma would you expect to erupt the most violently because it has the highest percentage of silica content?

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Granitic magma has the highest percentage of silica content, which results in high viscosity and gas buildup, leading to explosive eruptions.

If You Were a Volcanologist, Which Type of Magma Would