If a volcano erupted and its resultant lava flowed to a great distance at a relatively fast rate,what properties would you expect of the lava?
A) high temperature
B) volatile-rich
C) mafic
D) Both a and b are correct.
E) All of the above are correct.

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A volcano that produces fast-moving lava would likely have a high temperature, which is choice A. The heat allows the lava to flow more easily and quickly. Choice B, volatile-rich, is not necessarily true for fast-moving lava. However, choice C, mafic, is unlikely for a fast-moving lava flow. Mafic lava is thicker and more viscous, typically moving slowly and forming steep-sided volcanoes.

If a Volcano Erupted and Its Resultant Lava Flowed to a Great