A volcano erupts, and lava flows down a mountainside. Which statement best describes this eruption?

Lava that flows down a mountainside is characteristic of a quiet eruption. Low-viscosity magma is runny, so it can flow easily and lets gases escape without building up enough pressure for a violent explosion. Thus, the best choice is “a quiet eruption caused by low-viscosity magma.”

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