Along which type(s)of lithospheric plate boundary are basalt-flow eruptions abundant?
A) oceanic rift zones
B) continental rift zones
C) continental collision zones
D) transform faults
E) mantle plumes

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Basalt flows are abundant in oceanic rift zones because these zones are characterized by the upward movement of magma, which leads to the formation of new oceanic crust. As the magma breaches the surface, it cools and solidifies to form basaltic lava flows.

Along Which Type(s)of Lithospheric Plate Boundary Are Basalt-Flow Eruptions Abundant