During effusive volcanic eruptions feeding lava flows at Kilauea, which effect occurs if degassing becomes limited?

💡 Explanation

Magma viscosity spikes because limited degassing prevents bubble formation, vital for internal pressure. Without bubbles, silicate chains entangle leading to higher effective viscosity; therefore option A, rather than altered chemical or structural behavior, affects effusion rates.

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