Basaltic volcanic eruptions tend to be
A)slow moving and highly viscous.
B)very fluid and highly viscous.
C)slow moving with a low viscosity.
D)very fluid and have a low viscosity.

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Basaltic volcanic eruptions tend to be very fluid and have a low viscosity. This is because basaltic magma contains less silica, which means it has lower viscosity and can flow more easily compared to other types of magma. This results in a less explosive eruption with lava flowing out smoothly from the volcano.

Basaltic Volcanic Eruptions Tend to Be