Which morphological change results when highly viscous lava cools rapidly?

💡 Explanation

Viscous lava cools quickly into obsidian, exhibiting rapid solidification into a glassy texture because rapid cooling prevents crystal formation during the process of quenching; therefore, obsidian forms rather than crystalline rock. The resulting texture is glassy, distinct in appearance and composition.

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