Are felsic or mafic magmas more explosive

Felsic magmas as they contain more silica molecule (si02) and are therefore more viscous (cannot flow as easily as mafic magmas) meaning more pressure can build up behind the magma before an eruption happens. Mafic magmas tend to produce thinner, less explosive magmatic eruptions.

SG

Related Geology A Level answers

All answers ▸

What are the major components required for a oil accumulation to form.


Define the Principle of Original Horizontality


Why is heat flow over a mid-ocean ridge higher than over an oceanic trench?


What is the difference between a baked and a chilled margin?