Basaltic eruptions

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Basaltic eruptions

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Basaltic eruptions tend to have low viscosity because they are less sticky than other magma types. This allows the magma to flow easily and form shield volcanoes rather than stratovolcanoes. Basaltic eruptions also often occur at mid-ocean ridges or hot spots rather than subduction zones, and are not associated with strike-slip faults. While basaltic eruptions can produce tephra, it is typically not as abundant as in other types of eruptions.

Basaltic Eruptions