Which of the following reasons explain why felsic or intermediate lavas tend to erupt explosively?

a. Because it contains less silica bonds
b. Because gases held between tetrahedral
c. Because it contains high silica bonds
d. Both b and c
e. Both a and b


Answer: d. Both b and c

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