The magma type that most commonly rises to the Earth's surface to erupt from a volcano is:

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Basaltic magma is the most common magma type that rises to the Earth's surface to erupt from a volcano. Basaltic magma has a low viscosity and high temperature, which allows it to easily flow to the surface and erupt as lava. Granitic magma and potassium-rich magma have a higher viscosity and are more likely to form plutonic rocks when they cool and solidify deep beneath the Earth's surface. Plutonic magma, also known as intrusive or igneous rocks, never make it to the Earth's surface to erupt.

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