Answer:
result in less violent eruptions than felsic to intermediate magmas.
Explanation:
Mafic magma results in less violent eruptions than felsic to intermediate magma.
They are predominantly made up of a high level of magnesium and iron in their composition.
- The have very low silica content in their composition.
- They are usually less viscous due to their low silica proportion.
- They produce less violent eruptions and allows gases to move and escape easily through them.
- Felsic magma on the other hand produce very violent eruptions.
- The have a high silica content and often traps gases within them.
