Differentiate between mafic and felsic lavas and their impacts on the volcanism it is associated with
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Answer: Mafic magma has a relatively low silica content and is hotter and fluid and less prone to explosions. Felsic magma is relatively high in silica and "sticky." It includes much gas and is capable of producing large explosions dislocating pyroclastic materials.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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