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A) Pyroclastic volcanism that ignites methane-rich atmospheres
B) Cessation of volcanism because of increasing atmospheric pressures
C) Increase in rate of tectonic motion due to lubrication of ice
D) Eruption of magmas derived from partial melting of ice


Answer: D

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