What is an effect of a volcano with Rhyolitc magma?
A) Rhyolitic magma has low gas content; volcanoes with this type of magma erupt gently.
B) Rhylotic magma has low viscosity; volcanoes with this type of magma erupt more often.
C) Rhyolitic magma has high gas content; volcanoes with this type of magma erupt violently.
D) Rhyolitic magma has low gas content; volcanoes with this type of magma erupt less often.

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Rhyolitic magma has a high gas content and is viscous, which means that gases are trapped inside the magma, leading to explosive eruptions. This results in violent eruptions with ash plumes, pyroclastic flows, and lava domes.

What Is an Effect of a Volcano with Rhyolitc Magma