Which risk increases when magma viscosity rises in stratovolcanoes?

💡 Explanation

Elevated magma viscosity increases the risk of pyroclastic flow, because increased silica content creates resistance to flow, causing explosive eruptions via pressure build-up. Therefore pyroclastic flows intensify, rather than expanding lava flow, due to lower flow mobility being the trigger.

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