Eruptions of Shield Volcanoes Fed by Mafic Magma Tend __

question 27

Multiple Choice

Eruptions of shield volcanoes fed by mafic magma tend __.

• A) to be violent and potentially dangerous events
• B) to be explosive but short-lived
• C) not to be explosive or particularly dangerous
• D) to result in the expulsion of vast amounts of tephra
• E) to cover the surrounding landscape in ash

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