Divergent boundaries process on magnitude Flashcards
1
Q
Earthquakes tend to be
A
mild and shallow
2
Q
Eruptions tend to be
A
small and effusive(eruption where lava steadily flows)
3
Q
the eruptions are usually of what lava
A
basalt lava:
4
Q
gas content
A
Low
5
Q
viscosity
A
High
6
Q
temp
A
Higher
7
Q
What is the viscosity of the lava determined by
A
temperature , gas content , composition
8
Q
Hotter the lava the
A
lower viscosity ( thinner lava)
9
Q
Lower the temperature the what lava
A
higher viscosity ( thicker)
10
Q
More silica the what lava
A
More viscous (thicker)
11
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