A basalt magma typically erupts in what form?
A) pale ash flows
B) pale air-fall ash
C) giant Plinian eruptions that rise 50 km into the atmosphere
D) violent steam-rich surge blasts
E) lava flows

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Basalt magma typically erupts in the form of lava flows. Basaltic magmas have a low viscosity, which allows them to flow easily and travel long distances from their source. This results in the formation of extensive lava fields during basaltic eruptions.

A Basalt Magma Typically Erupts in What Form