Pillow lavas are associated with ________ eruptions.
A)subaerial rhyolitic
B)subaerial basaltic
C)submarine rhyolitic
D)submarine basaltic

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Pillow lavas are formed when magma is extruded underwater, forming bulbous shapes resembling pillows. This type of lava is typically associated with submarine basaltic eruptions. Subaerial eruptions occur on land, so options A and B can be ruled out. While rhyolitic eruptions can occur underwater, they usually do not produce pillow lava formations, so option C can also be ruled out.

Pillow Lavas Are Associated with ________ Eruptions