Nonviolent eruptions characterized by extensive flows of basaltic lava are termed ________.
A) pyroclastic
B) effusive
C) explosive
D) Plinean

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Nonviolent eruptions characterized by extensive flows of basaltic lava are called effusive eruptions. Such eruptions produce low-viscosity magma that flows easily and can create long stretches of lava. These eruptions are generally not explosive as the gas is able to escape easily from the low-viscosity magma.

Nonviolent Eruptions Characterized by Extensive Flows of Basaltic Lava Are