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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Give one reason why rhyolite flows are less common than basalt flows. What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are flood basalts? What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Rhyolitic magmas are more viscous than basaltic magmas and tend not to reach the surface as
frequently.



Answer to Question 2

Flood basalts are vast flat-lying areas of overlapping lava flows that form at hot spots.



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