Question

this image shows a volcanic eruption in hawaii with lava flowing into the sea. which statement best describes this eruption? its magma is high in silica. its magma has low viscosity. its gases are released in rapid bursts. its lava came from an explosive eruption.

Explanation:

Hawaiian volcanic eruptions are typically shield volcano eruptions with basaltic magma. Basaltic magma has low silica content, low viscosity (allowing lava to flow easily, as seen here), and non - explosive or gentle eruptions. High - silica magma is associated with explosive eruptions (like composite volcanoes), rapid gas bursts are also part of explosive eruptions, and explosive eruptions don't produce such flowing lava. So the correct statement is about low viscosity magma.

Answer:

B. Its magma has low viscosity.