Near volcanic vents lacking water sources, which process primarily determines the viscosity of emerging lava?

💡 Explanation

Silica chain polymerisation dictates lava viscosity; because higher silica content leads to longer chains and increased resistance to flow. Therefore, magmas with high silica have greater viscosity, rather than viscosity based on other variables.

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