If a volcano was actively releasing a large amount of volcanic gas and then abruptly stopped,what might happen to the volcano in the near future?
A) It will become extinct because the magma supply has been rapidly withdrawn.
B) It will erupt effusively because the supply of volcanic gas has dissipated.
C) It will erupt explosively because the volcanic gases have no way to escape slowly.
D) It will erupt effusively because the gases have made the magma less viscous.

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When a volcano abruptly stops releasing volcanic gas, it can build up pressure within the magma chamber, leading to an explosive eruption when the pressure is eventually released. Since the gases have no way to escape slowly, they become trapped and can cause sudden and violent eruptions.

If a Volcano Was Actively Releasing a Large Amount of Volcanic